HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-20965
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-20965

CWE-522Published: August 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In processMessageImpl of ClientModeImpl.java, there is a possible credential disclosure in the TOFU flow due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A logic error in the Wi-Fi client implementation can lead to credential disclosure and remote privilege escalation. The critical severity is driven by the ability to exploit the flaw remotely without user interaction.

No public exploit is known, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure the device is running the latest security updates for Android 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-2023-20965 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
android
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/0d3cb609b0851ea9e5745cc6101e57c2e5e739f2
PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/88a8a98934215f591605028e200b6eca8f7cc45a
PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/bd318b9772759546509f6fdb8648366099dd65ad
PATCHhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01
PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/0d3cb609b0851ea9e5745cc6101e57c2e5e739f2
PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/88a8a98934215f591605028e200b6eca8f7cc45a
PATCHhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/bd318b9772759546509f6fdb8648366099dd65ad
PATCHhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01

All References (8)

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/0d3cb609b0851ea9e5745cc6101e57c2e5e739f2Patch
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/88a8a98934215f591605028e200b6eca8f7cc45aPatch
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/bd318b9772759546509f6fdb8648366099dd65adPatch
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/0d3cb609b0851ea9e5745cc6101e57c2e5e739f2Patch
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/88a8a98934215f591605028e200b6eca8f7cc45aPatch
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/bd318b9772759546509f6fdb8648366099dd65adPatch
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-08-01Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-20965
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-522
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 14, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-20965 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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