What is CVE-2022-20218?

CVE-2022-20218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-13.

How severe is CVE-2022-20218?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20218

In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user's consent 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 needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044

EPSS: 0.001 (2.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.0, 12.1
N/a Android — versions Android-12 Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20218?: CVE-2022-20218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-13.
How severe is CVE-2022-20218?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.