CVE-2020-8913

Name: CVE-2020-8913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-12T07:15:11.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8913 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victim were to install this apk, the attacker could perform a directory traversal, execute code as the targeted application and access the targeted application's data on the Android device. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victim were to install this apk, the attacker could perform a directory traversal, execute code as the targeted application and access the targeted application's data on the Android device. We recommend all users update Play Core to version 1.7.2 or later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Android	Play Core Library	< 1.7.2

References

https://blog.oversecured.com/Oversecured-automatically-discovers-persistent-code-execution-in-the-Google-Play-Core-Library/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://developer.android.com/reference/com/google/android/play/core/release-notes#1-7-2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://blog.oversecured.com/Oversecured-automatically-discovers-persistent-code-execution-in-the-Google-Play-Core-Library/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://developer.android.com/reference/com/google/android/play/core/release-notes#1-7-2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8913?

How severe is CVE-2020-8913?

CVE-2020-8913 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8913?

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