CVE-2020-0239

Name: CVE-2020-0239
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-11T20:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0239 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In getDocumentMetadata of DocumentsContract.java, there is a possible disclosure of location metadata from a file due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure from a file (eg. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getDocumentMetadata of DocumentsContract.java, there is a possible disclosure of location metadata from a file due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure from a file (eg. a photo) containing location metadata with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-151095863

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0239?

How severe is CVE-2020-0239?

CVE-2020-0239 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0239?

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Source: NVD / NIST