Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2022-20556
In launchConfigNewNetworkFragment of NetworkProviderSettings.java, there is a possible way for the guest user to add a new WiFi network due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-246301667
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (4.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 4th percentile — 4.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 13.0
- Android — versions Android-13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20556?
- CVE-2022-20556 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2022-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20556?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.