ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-20963: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorAndroid
ProductFramework
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV13 Apr 2023
CISA federal deadline4 May 2023
Weakness (CWE)CWE-295

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.

SOURCES

Other Android flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.