Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2022-20358
In startSync of AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java, there is a possible way to access protected content of content providers due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-203229608
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (7.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
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)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20358?
- CVE-2022-20358 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2022-08-10.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20358?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.