What is CVE-2022-20272?

CVE-2022-20272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-08-12.

How severe is CVE-2022-20272?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20272

In PermissionController, there is a possible misunderstanding about the default SMS application's permission set due to misleading text. This could lead to local information disclosure with User privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-207672568

EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20272?: CVE-2022-20272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2022-08-12.
How severe is CVE-2022-20272?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.