How severe is CVE-2023-48418?

CVE-2023-48418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48418?

CVE-2023-48418 affects Google Pixel Watch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48418?

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

Does CVE-2023-48418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52469.

When was CVE-2023-48418 published?

CVE-2023-48418 was published on 2024-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48418

CVE-2023-48418 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Pixel Watch Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52469
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Google Pixel Watch Firmware
Published: 2024-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default value. 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-2023-48418?: In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default value. 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-2023-48418?: CVE-2023-48418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48418?: CVE-2023-48418 affects Google Pixel Watch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-48418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52469.
When was CVE-2023-48418 published?: CVE-2023-48418 was published on 2024-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:pixel_watch_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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