CVE-2020-0294

Name: CVE-2020-0294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-18T16:15:15.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0294 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In bindWallpaperComponentLocked of WallpaperManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In bindWallpaperComponentLocked of WallpaperManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-154915372

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

0.17%

6.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0294?

How severe is CVE-2020-0294?

CVE-2020-0294 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0294?

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Source: NVD / NIST