Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2022-20529
In multiple locations of WifiDialogActivity.java, there is a possible limited lockscreen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in wifi settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-231583603
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (6.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 13.0
- N/a Android — versions Android-13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20529?
- CVE-2022-20529 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2022-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20529?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.