How severe is CVE-2016-3923?

CVE-2016-3923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3923?

CVE-2016-3923 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3923 published?

CVE-2016-3923 was published on 2016-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3923

CVE-2016-3923 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2016-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Accessibility services in Android 7.0 before 2016-10-01 mishandle motion events, which allows attackers to conduct touchjacking attacks and consequently gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30647115.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3923?: The Accessibility services in Android 7.0 before 2016-10-01 mishandle motion events, which allows attackers to conduct touchjacking attacks and consequently gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 30647115.
How severe is CVE-2016-3923?: CVE-2016-3923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3923?: CVE-2016-3923 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3923 published?: CVE-2016-3923 was published on 2016-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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