CVE-2023-21088: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In deliverOnFlushComplete of LocationProviderManager.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-235823542

Affected products

• Google Android: version 12.0 only; version 12.1 only; version 13.0 only

Published 2023-04-19. Last modified 2026-06-17.