What is CVE-2022-20470?

CVE-2022-20470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-13.

How severe is CVE-2022-20470?

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

Is CVE-2022-20470 known to be exploited?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2022-20470

In bindRemoteViewsService of AppWidgetServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-234013191

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th 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-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20470?: CVE-2022-20470 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-13.
How severe is CVE-2022-20470?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-20470 known to be exploited?: 7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.