CVE-2020-0486

Name: CVE-2020-0486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T16:15:13.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In openAssetFileListener of ContactsProvider2.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to change contact data with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In openAssetFileListener of ContactsProvider2.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to change contact data with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-150857116

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th 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

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0486?

How severe is CVE-2020-0486?

CVE-2020-0486 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0486?

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Source: NVD / NIST