Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2022-20133

In setDiscoverableTimeout of AdapterService.java, there is a possible bypass of user interaction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-206807679

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (4.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
  • N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20133?
CVE-2022-20133 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2022-20133?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-20133 known to be exploited?
12 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.