CVE-2022-20420: Google Android

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

In getBackgroundRestrictionExemptionReason of AppRestrictionController.java, there is a possible way to bypass device policy restrictions due to a logic error in the code. 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-238377411

Affected products

• Google Android: version 13.0 only

Published 2022-10-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.