How severe is CVE-2021-23246?

CVE-2021-23246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-23246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23246?

CVE-2021-23246 affects Oppo Coloros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-23246 published?

CVE-2021-23246 was published on 2022-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23246

CVE-2021-23246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oppo Coloros with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oppo Coloros
Published: 2022-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In ACE2 ColorOS11, the attacker can obtain the foreground package name through permission promotion, resulting in user information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23246?: In ACE2 ColorOS11, the attacker can obtain the foreground package name through permission promotion, resulting in user information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2021-23246?: CVE-2021-23246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-23246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23246?: CVE-2021-23246 affects Oppo Coloros. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-23246 published?: CVE-2021-23246 was published on 2022-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.oppo.com/en/noticeDetail?notice_only_key=NOTICE-1502209104851247104

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:oppo:coloros:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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