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CVE-2023-20906

In onPackageAddedInternal of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible way to silently grant a permission after a Target SDK update due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-221040577

  • Published: Mar 24, 2023
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2023-20906
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
google / android 11.0 11.0.x
google / android 12.0 12.0.x
google / android 12.1 12.1.x
google / android 13.0 13.0.x