What is CVE-2022-20493?

CVE-2022-20493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-26.

How severe is CVE-2022-20493?

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

Is CVE-2022-20493 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-20493

In Condition of Condition.java, there is a possible way to grant notification access due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-242846316

EPSS: 0.002 (12.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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-1284 — Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20493?: CVE-2022-20493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-26.
How severe is CVE-2022-20493?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-20493 known to be exploited?: 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.