How severe is CVE-2023-35674?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2023-35674 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-35674?

CVE-2023-35674 affects the following packages: platform/frameworks/base (Android), platform/frameworks/base (Android), platform/frameworks/base (Android), platform/frameworks/base (Android), platform/frameworks/base (Android). Ecosystems affected: Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35674?

Update platform/frameworks/base to 13-next:2023-09-01 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-35674 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2023-35674 in my Android dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for platform/frameworks/base, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-35674 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Close the privilege gap rather than the entry point: audit which accounts, roles and service identities can reach the affected operation, drop the component to the least privilege it actually needs, and review file and directory permissions created by earlier installs — a default left in place is what makes this reachable.

Is CVE-2023-35674 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2023-35674, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-35674?

CVE-2023-35674 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.6%, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2023-35674 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2023-35674 (Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-09-13. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2023-10-04. The required action was: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-35674?

CVE-2023-35674 is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2023-35674 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-35674 was published on September 1, 2023 and was last updated on October 23, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

📦 Android

CISA KEV · ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-35674 — base

CVE-2023-35674 is a Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in platform/frameworks/base. It is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-09-13) — treat it as actively exploited and patch now. A fix is available for platform/frameworks/base — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asA-264029851

Published

Sep 1, 2023

Updated

Oct 23, 2026

Affected

5 pkgs

Patched

5 / 5

Exploits

3 known

Exploitation data as of Oct 21, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

Confirmed by CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2023-09-13. Federal agencies were required to remediate by 2023-10-04.
A successful exploit gives an attacker total control of the affected component, not partial access.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA (KEV catalog and SSVC triage) for CVE-2023-35674.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk+0.43%

Lower risk than most CVEs85th percentile — riskier than 85% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

5 pkgs affected

📦platform/frameworks/base📦platform/frameworks/base📦platform/frameworks/base📦platform/frameworks/base📦platform/frameworks/base

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Android packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a background activity due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Packages

5 total 5 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
📦Android	`platform/frameworks/base`	≥ 13-next:0&&< 13-next:2023-09-01	13-next:2023-09-01
📦Android	`platform/frameworks/base`	≥ 11:0&&< 11:2023-09-01	11:2023-09-01
📦Android	`platform/frameworks/base`	≥ 12:0&&< 12:2023-09-01	12:2023-09-01
📦Android	`platform/frameworks/base`	≥ 12L:0&&< 12L:2023-09-01	12L:2023-09-01
📦Android	`platform/frameworks/base`	≥ 13:0&&< 13:2023-09-01	13:2023-09-01

Affected Products

1 product · 4 configurations

androidgoogle

4 versions

11.012.012.113.0

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a bac…

thehackernews.comAPISep 2023

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a bac…

source.android.comGoogle-sheetSep 2023

In onCreate of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to launch a bac…

cisa.govCISASep 2023

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for platform/frameworks/base, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update platform/frameworks/base to 13-next:2023-09-01 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-35674 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Close the privilege gap rather than the entry point: audit which accounts, roles and service identities can reach the affected operation, drop the component to the least privilege it actually needs, and review file and directory permissions created by earlier installs — a default left in place is what makes this reachable.

Frequently Asked Questions

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CVE-2023-35674 — base

Exploitation Status

Actively exploited in the wild

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Real-World Exposure

Description

Affected Packages

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

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Fix

Workarounds

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