CVE-2022-29580

Name: CVE-2022-29580
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-13T15:15:10.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29580 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There exists a path traversal vulnerability in the Android Google Search app. This is caused by the incorrect usage of uri.getLastPathSegment. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There exists a path traversal vulnerability in the Android Google Search app. This is caused by the incorrect usage of uri.getLastPathSegment. A symbolic encoded string can bypass the path logic to get access to unintended directories. An attacker can manipulate paths that could lead to code execution on the device. We recommend upgrading beyond version 13.41

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Google Search	< 13.41

References

https://support.google.com/faqs/answer/7496913?hl=enExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://support.google.com/faqs/answer/7496913?hl=enExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29580?

How severe is CVE-2022-29580?

CVE-2022-29580 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29580?

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