How severe is CVE-2020-0052?

CVE-2020-0052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-0052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-0052?

CVE-2020-0052 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0052?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-0052 published?

CVE-2020-0052 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-0052

CVE-2020-0052 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In smsSelected of AnswerFragment.java, there is a way to send an SMS from the lock screen due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on the lock screen with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-137102479

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-0052?: In smsSelected of AnswerFragment.java, there is a way to send an SMS from the lock screen due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on the lock screen with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-137102479
How severe is CVE-2020-0052?: CVE-2020-0052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-0052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-0052?: CVE-2020-0052 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0052?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-0052 published?: CVE-2020-0052 was published on 2020-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-03-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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