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CVE-2023-21179

In parseSecurityParamsFromXml of XmlUtil.java, there is a possible bypass of user specified wifi encryption protocol due to improperly used crypto. 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-272755865

  • Published: Jun 28, 2023
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2023-21179
  • 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 13.0 13.0.x