How severe is CVE-2020-27098?

CVE-2020-27098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27098?

CVE-2020-27098 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27098?

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

When was CVE-2020-27098 published?

CVE-2020-27098 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27098

CVE-2020-27098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In checkGrantUriPermission of UriGrantsManagerService.java, there is a possible way to access contacts due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-138791358

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27098?: In checkGrantUriPermission of UriGrantsManagerService.java, there is a possible way to access contacts due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-138791358
How severe is CVE-2020-27098?: CVE-2020-27098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27098?: CVE-2020-27098 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27098 published?: CVE-2020-27098 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-11

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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