CVE-2023-21237
Android Pixel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Jun 28, 2023 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · google android
In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912
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Timeline
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Jun 28, 2023 · Catalog
Detected
In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912
Mar 5, 2024 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Mar 26, 2024 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date Mar 26, 2024
Affected
- cpe google/android13.0
- vendor Android Pixelversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVConfirmed exploitationCVE-2023-21237
Android Pixel contains a vulnerability in the Framework component, where the UI may be misleading or insufficient, providing a means to hide a foreground service notification. This could enable a local attacker to disclose sensitive information.
cisa.gov - CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2023-21237
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2023-21237
30-day exploitation probability 0.3%
first.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2023-21237
In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not ne
nvd.nist.gov