Is CVE-2022-20361 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-20361 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-20361 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-20361 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20361?

CVE-2022-20361 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-20361

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In btif_dm_auth_cmpl_evt of btif_dm.cc, there is a possible vulnerability in Cross-Transport Key Derivation due to Weakness in Bluetooth Standard. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-231161832

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Android devices are affected by a weakness in the Bluetooth standard related to Cross-Transport Key Derivation. This allows for remote privilege escalation without requiring user interaction.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Install the latest Android security updates provided by the device manufacturer.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-20361 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.