CVE-2022-20246: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In WindowManager, there is a possible bypass of the restrictions for starting activities from the background due to an incorrect UID/permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-230493191

Affected products

• Google Android: version 13.0.0 only

Published 2022-08-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.