CVE-2022-20538

Name: CVE-2022-20538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T16:15:18.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20538 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In getSmsRoleHolder of RoleService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getSmsRoleHolder of RoleService.java, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-235601770

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-2022-20538?

How severe is CVE-2022-20538?

CVE-2022-20538 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20538?

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Source: NVD / NIST