CVE-2022-20530

Name: CVE-2022-20530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T16:15:17.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In strings.xml, there is a possible permission bypass due to a misleading string. This could lead to remote information disclosure of call logs with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In strings.xml, there is a possible permission bypass due to a misleading string. This could lead to remote information disclosure of call logs with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-231585645

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-451

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20530?

How severe is CVE-2022-20530?

CVE-2022-20530 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20530?

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