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

Published · last modified .

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 (1.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 1.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2022-20441: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

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

Affected products

  • Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
  • Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.