CVE-2022-20072

Name: CVE-2022-20072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:19.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In search engine service, there is a possible way to change the default search engine due to an incorrect comparison. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In search engine service, there is a possible way to change the default search engine due to an incorrect comparison. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is no needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219118; Issue ID: ALPS06219118.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-697

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/April-2022Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/April-2022Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20072?

How severe is CVE-2022-20072?

CVE-2022-20072 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20072?

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