Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2023-35674 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 13 Sep 2023

Gociux · Android Framework · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2023-35674, Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 13 Sep 2023, 2 days after it was published. It affects Android Framework. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

What it is

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for Framework in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Android CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 11 Sep 2023.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Android.

Other exploited CVEs in Framework

• CVE-2025-48595: Android Framework Integer Overflow Vulnerability (2 Jun 2026)
• CVE-2025-48633: Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability (2 Dec 2025)
• CVE-2025-48572: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (2 Dec 2025)
• CVE-2024-43093: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (7 Nov 2024)
• CVE-2023-20963: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (13 Apr 2023)

References

• source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-09-01
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35674

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in September 2023 · Android scorecard · act-now radar.