CVE-2022-20144

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned...

7.8 HighFix available

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers 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-10 Android-11Android ID: A-250637906

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Exploit likelihood

0.15%Down 2.4 points since Jun 16, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.8

Record: CVE-2022-20144
CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.0: 7.2 HighAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Record: CVE-2022-20144
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2022-25404 No score

Record: EUVD-2022-25404
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-38x6-39xc-4cpv 7.8

In multiple functions of AvatarPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned...

Record: GHSA-38x6-39xc-4cpv
CVSS 3.1: 7.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Updated: 2026-11-02

OSVASB-A-187702830 No score

In cropPhoto of EditUserPhotoController.java, there is a possible access to content owned by system content providers 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.

Record: ASB-A-187702830
Updated: 2026-11-05

Affected products

google android

Affected packages

Affected packages
Package	Affected	Fixed
`platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo` Android	10:0 up to 10:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	10:0 up to 10:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo` Android	11:0 up to 11:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 11	11:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	11:0 up to 11:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 11	11:2022-12-01
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	12:0 up to 12:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 12	12:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo` Android	12:0 up to 12:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 12	12:2022-12-01
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	12L:0 up to 12L:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 12L	12L:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo` Android	12L:0 up to 12L:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 12L	12L:2022-12-01
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	13:0 up to 13:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 13	13:2022-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo` Android	13:0 up to 13:2022-12-01, plus listed versions 13	13:2022-12-01

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 5, 2026	facts	OSV
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2022-20144 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) in Google Android, published June 15, 2022. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.15%, the 4th percentile. Fixed in platform/packages/apps/EmergencyInfo 10:2022-12-01.