CVE-2023-21237

In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or…

CVSS score
5.5 Medium
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-03-05, remediation due 2024-03-26)
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-200
Published
2023-06-28
Last modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Analyzed

Description

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

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-03-26.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2023-21237 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-21237 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-03-05, with a federal remediation deadline of 2024-03-26. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21237?

CVE-2023-21237 has a CVSS base score of 5.5 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.