CVE-2023-21189: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.3. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible bypass of lock task mode 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 needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-213942596

Affected products

• Google Android: version 13.0 only

Published 2023-06-28. Last modified 2026-06-17.