CVE-2023-38292

Factory reset via unprotected broadcast receiver

Published Apr 22, 2024 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

Improper access control in TCL 20 XE Android builds PB7I-0 and PB83-0 allows local users to trigger a factory reset through an app. The exported com.tct.gcs.hiddenmenuproxy/.rtn.FactoryResetReceiver accepts an unprotected broadcast intent and invokes the reset operation without checking caller permissions. Installing and running any third-party app is sufficient; exploitation requires no special permission or further interaction and erases device data.

CVSS severity8.7
High
EPSS probability0.36%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in TCL 20 XE Android builds PB7I-0 and PB83-0 allows local users to trigger a factory reset through an app. The exported com.tct.gcs.hiddenmenuproxy/.rtn.FactoryResetReceiver accepts an unprotected broadcast intent and invokes the reset operation without checking caller permissions. Installing and running any third-party app is sufficient; exploitation requires no special permission or further interaction and erases device data.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-38292
Published
Apr 22, 2024
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Vendor
TCL
Product
TCL 20 XE
Classifications
CWE-269, T1485
Attack vector
local
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 22, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 2, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

TCL · TCL 20 XEversion=-

Published CVSS scores

8.7CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
T1485Data Destruction

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