CVE-2022-20356

7.8 highEPSS 0.1%

High (7.8) in google android. 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

Severity

CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 1% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWEs: CWE-20, CWE-269
Published: 2022-08-10
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

google:android

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01

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