CVE-2023-21251 Security feature bypass in Android

What is CVE-2023-21251?

CVE-2023-21251 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In onCreate of ConfirmDialog.java, there is a possible way to connect to VNP bypassing user's consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21251?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21251?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-21251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Other vulnerabilities in Google Android

• CVE-2026-58704 Google Pixel Improper Authorization Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48543 Android Runtime Use-After-Free Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as A-204554636, ASB-A-204554636, GHSA-8pqq-r364-7g26.