Is CVE-2023-20946 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-20946 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-20946 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-20946 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-20946

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-244423101

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth settings allows for remote privilege escalation via a confused deputy flaw. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the danger, as it requires no user interaction to exploit.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch levels provided by Google for Android 11, 12, 12L, and 13.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-20946 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.