How severe is CVE-2022-21748?

CVE-2022-21748 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-2022-21748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21748?

CVE-2022-21748 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21748?

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

When was CVE-2022-21748 published?

CVE-2022-21748 was published on 2022-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21748

CVE-2022-21748 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-06-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In telephony, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06511030; Issue ID: ALPS06511030.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21748?: In telephony, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06511030; Issue ID: ALPS06511030.
How severe is CVE-2022-21748?: CVE-2022-21748 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-2022-21748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21748?: CVE-2022-21748 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21748?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-21748 published?: CVE-2022-21748 was published on 2022-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2022

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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