Path Traversal in Google Android Search App
CVE-2022-29580
There exists a path traversal vulnerability in the Android Google Search app. This is caused by the incorrect usage of uri.getLastPathSegment. A symbolic encoded string can bypass the path logic to get access to unintended directories. An attacker can manipulate paths that could lead to code execution on the device. We recommend upgrading beyond version 13.41
EPSS: 0.004 (31.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.9 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Google Android Search App — versions 10.61
- Google Google_search
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve-coordination@google.com (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29580?
- CVE-2022-29580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android Search App, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.9/10. Published 2022-12-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29580?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.9 out of 10.