CVE-2022-20193

Name: CVE-2022-20193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-15T14:15:12.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20193 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In getUniqueUsagesWithLabels of PermissionUsageHelper.java, there is a possible incorrect permission attribution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by conflating apps with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getUniqueUsagesWithLabels of PermissionUsageHelper.java, there is a possible incorrect permission attribution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege by conflating apps with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-212434116

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20193?

How severe is CVE-2022-20193?

CVE-2022-20193 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20193?

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Source: NVD / NIST