What is CVE-2022-20398?

CVE-2022-20398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-09-13.

How severe is CVE-2022-20398?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20398

In addOrUpdateNetwork of WifiServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to configure Wi-Fi due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-221859734

Published 2022-09-13 · last modified 2026-06-17.

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (0.7th percentile), scored 2026-10-01.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 1st percentile — 0.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-09-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20398?: CVE-2022-20398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-09-13.
How severe is CVE-2022-20398?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.