How severe is CVE-2023-20924?

CVE-2023-20924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-20924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-20924?

CVE-2023-20924 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20924?

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

When was CVE-2023-20924 published?

CVE-2023-20924 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-20924

CVE-2023-20924 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to bypass the lockscreen due to Biometric Auth Failure. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-240428519References: N/A

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20924?: In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to bypass the lockscreen due to Biometric Auth Failure. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-240428519References: N/A
How severe is CVE-2023-20924?: CVE-2023-20924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-20924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-20924?: CVE-2023-20924 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20924?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-20924 published?: CVE-2023-20924 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-01-01

Affected products (1)

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