CVE-2020-0453

Name: CVE-2020-0453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-10T13:15:12.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In updateNotification of BeamTransferManager.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In updateNotification of BeamTransferManager.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-8.0 Android-8.1Android ID: A-159060474

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

0.25%

16.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0453?

How severe is CVE-2020-0453?

CVE-2020-0453 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0453?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST