CVE-2022-20358

Name: CVE-2022-20358
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-10T20:15:27.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20358 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In startSync of AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java, there is a possible way to access protected content of content providers due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In startSync of AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java, there is a possible way to access protected content of content providers due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-203229608

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20358?

How severe is CVE-2022-20358?

CVE-2022-20358 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20358?

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Source: NVD / NIST