CVE-2022-20497

Name: CVE-2022-20497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-13T16:15:16.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20497 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In updatePublicMode of NotificationLockscreenUserManagerImpl.java, there is a possible way to reveal sensitive notifications on the lockscreen due to an incorrect state transition. This could lead to local information disclosure with physical access required and an app that runs above the lockscreen, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In updatePublicMode of NotificationLockscreenUserManagerImpl.java, there is a possible way to reveal sensitive notifications on the lockscreen due to an incorrect state transition. This could lead to local information disclosure with physical access required and an app that runs above the lockscreen, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-246301979

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20497?

How severe is CVE-2022-20497?

CVE-2022-20497 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20497?

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Source: NVD / NIST