CVE-2023-21229: Google Android

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

In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 11.0 only; version 13.0 only

Published 2023-08-14. Last modified 2026-06-17.