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CVE-2022-20246

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.09% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2022-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Android. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2022-20246
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.09%
Android

Original NVD Description

In WindowManager, there is a possible bypass of the restrictions for starting activities from the background due to an incorrect UID/permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-230493191

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