CVE-2023-35674
KEVAndroid Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedSep 11, 2023
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVSep 13, 2023
Remediation dueOct 4, 2023
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7428962d3b064ce1122809d87af65099d1129c9ePatch
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-35674Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1118 days
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 2.6% · top 15% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- NVD-CWE-noinfo
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.