How severe is CVE-2022-20530?

CVE-2022-20530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20530?

CVE-2022-20530 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20530?

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

When was CVE-2022-20530 published?

CVE-2022-20530 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20530

CVE-2022-20530 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-451.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-451
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In strings.xml, there is a possible permission bypass due to a misleading string. This could lead to remote information disclosure of call logs with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-231585645

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20530?: In strings.xml, there is a possible permission bypass due to a misleading string. This could lead to remote information disclosure of call logs with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-231585645
How severe is CVE-2022-20530?: CVE-2022-20530 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20530?: CVE-2022-20530 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20530 published?: CVE-2022-20530 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-12-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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