How severe is CVE-2023-40076?

CVE-2023-40076 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-40076 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40076?

CVE-2023-40076 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40076?

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

When was CVE-2023-40076 published?

CVE-2023-40076 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40076

CVE-2023-40076 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In createPendingIntent of CredentialManagerUi.java, there is a possible way to access credentials from other users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40076?: In createPendingIntent of CredentialManagerUi.java, there is a possible way to access credentials from other users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2023-40076?: CVE-2023-40076 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-40076 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40076?: CVE-2023-40076 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40076?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40076 published?: CVE-2023-40076 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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