CVE-2022-20475: Google Android

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

In test of ResetTargetTaskHelper.java, there is a possible hijacking of any app which sets allowTaskReparenting="true" due to a confused deputy. 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-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240663194

Affected products

• Google Android: version 11.0 only; version 12.0 only; version 12.1 only; version 13.0 only

Published 2022-12-13. Last modified 2026-06-17.