CVE-2022-20265

Name: CVE-2022-20265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-12T15:15:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-212804898

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20265?

How severe is CVE-2022-20265?

CVE-2022-20265 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20265?

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