How severe is CVE-2022-20197?

CVE-2022-20197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-20197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20197?

CVE-2022-20197 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20197?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-20197 published?

CVE-2022-20197 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20197

CVE-2022-20197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In recycle of Parcel.java, there is a possible way to start foreground activity from background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-208279300

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20197?: In recycle of Parcel.java, there is a possible way to start foreground activity from background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-208279300
How severe is CVE-2022-20197?: CVE-2022-20197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-20197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20197?: CVE-2022-20197 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-20197 published?: CVE-2022-20197 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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