Is CVE-2022-20381 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-20381 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-20381 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-20381 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20381?

CVE-2022-20381 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-20381

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-188935887References: N/A

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical vulnerability in the Android kernel allows for remote exploitation, posing a severe risk to system security. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw requires immediate attention through patching.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest Android security patches released by the device manufacturer. Ensure all system updates are installed promptly.

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-2022-20381 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.