VDB-223977 · CVE-2023-21021 · A-255537598

Google Android 13.0 WifiServiceImpl.java isTargetSdkLessThanQOrPrivileged permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13.0. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function isTargetSdkLessThanQOrPrivileged of the file WifiServiceImpl.java. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-21021. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 13.0 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function isTargetSdkLessThanQOrPrivileged of the file WifiServiceImpl.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In isTargetSdkLessThanQOrPrivileged of WifiServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way for the guest user to change admin user network settings due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-255537598

The weakness was disclosed 03/25/2023 as A-255537598. The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21021 since 11/03/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/08/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25189). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

13.0

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/03/2022 🔍
03/25/2023 +142 days 🔍
03/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/08/2025 +898 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: A-255537598
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21021 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21021
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223977
EUVD: 🔍
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2023 09:04
Updated: 09/08/2025 05:09
Changes: 03/25/2023 09:04 (43), 04/15/2023 08:36 (11), 09/08/2025 05:09 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.