What is CVE-2022-42544?

CVE-2022-42544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.

How severe is CVE-2022-42544?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2022-42544

In getView of AddAppNetworksFragment.java, there is a possible way to mislead the user about network add requests 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-13Android ID: A-224545390

EPSS: 0.001 (4.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection)

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42544?: CVE-2022-42544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-12-16.
How severe is CVE-2022-42544?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.