CVE-2022-20356: Google Android

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

In shouldAllowFgsWhileInUsePermissionLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way to start foreground service from background due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215003903

Affected products

• Google Android: version 11.0 only; version 12.0 only; version 12.1 only

Published 2022-08-10. Last modified 2026-06-17.