Path Traversal in Google Android
CVE-2022-20220
In openFile of CallLogProvider.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-219015884
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.002 (7.6th 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 12.0, 12.1
- N/a Android — versions Android-12 Android-12L
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20220?
- CVE-2022-20220 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-07-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20220?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-20220 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.