How severe is CVE-2023-40108?

CVE-2023-40108 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-2023-40108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40108?

CVE-2023-40108 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40108?

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

Does CVE-2023-40108 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40108 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44715.

When was CVE-2023-40108 published?

CVE-2023-40108 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40108

CVE-2023-40108 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44715
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to access media content belonging to another user due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40108?: In multiple locations, there is a possible way to access media content belonging to another user due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2023-40108?: CVE-2023-40108 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-2023-40108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40108?: CVE-2023-40108 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40108?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40108 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40108 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44715.
When was CVE-2023-40108 published?: CVE-2023-40108 was published on 2025-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-17

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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