What is CVE-2022-20441?

CVE-2022-20441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-11-08.

How severe is CVE-2022-20441?

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

Is CVE-2022-20441 known to be exploited?

6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20441

In navigateUpTo of Task.java, there is a possible way to launch an unexported intent handler due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if the targeted app has an intent trampoline, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-238605611

EPSS: 0.001 (1.9th 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 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20441?: CVE-2022-20441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-11-08.
How severe is CVE-2022-20441?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-20441 known to be exploited?: 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.