Is CVE-2022-20472 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-20472 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-20472 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-20472 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20472?

CVE-2022-20472 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-20472

CWE-125Published: December 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In toLanguageTag of LocaleListCache.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-239210579

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Android LocaleListCache component allows for an out-of-bounds read. It is a critical remote code execution flaw that requires no user interaction or elevated privileges to exploit.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest Android security patches provided by Google.

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-2022-20472 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.