CVE-2022-20266

Name: CVE-2022-20266
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-12T15:15:09.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20266 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Companion, there is a possible way to keep a service running with elevated importance without showing foreground service notification due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Companion, there is a possible way to keep a service running with elevated importance without showing foreground service notification due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-211757348

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2022-20266?

How severe is CVE-2022-20266?

CVE-2022-20266 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20266?

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