What is CVE-2020-0133?

CVE-2020-0133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2020-06-11.

How severe is CVE-2020-0133?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-0133 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2020-0133

In MockLocationAppPreferenceController.java, it is possible to mock the GPS location of the device due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-145136060

Published 2020-06-11 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.002 (9.1th percentile), scored 2026-10-02.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 9th percentile — 9.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Google Android — versions 10.0
Android — versions Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0133?: CVE-2020-0133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2020-06-11.
How severe is CVE-2020-0133?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-0133 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.