CVE-2020-0188

HIGH

Android 10 - Local Privilege Escalation via PendingIntent Error in SettingsSliceProvider

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2020-0188. PoCs published by Trinadh465, ShaikUsaf, Satheesh575555.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0188, targeting Android's Settings app. The exploit leverages a vulnerability in the ActivityPicker component to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Description

In onCreatePermissionRequest of SettingsSliceProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a PendingIntent error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-147355897

Exploits (3)

nomisec WORKING POC
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/packages_apps_Settings_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0188_CVE-0219

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0188, targeting Android's Settings app. The exploit leverages a vulnerability in the ActivityPicker component to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 80%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Settings App (AOSP 10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target device · Ability to send malicious intents
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by ShaikUsaf · poc
https://github.com/ShaikUsaf/ShaikUsaf-packages_apps_settings_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0188

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0188, a vulnerability in Android's Settings app. The exploit appears to target a privilege escalation or arbitrary activity launch flaw, leveraging modified Android Settings components.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Settings app (AOSP 10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Android device · Ability to install or run the modified Settings app
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Satheesh575555 · poc
https://github.com/Satheesh575555/packages_apps_Settings_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0188

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0188, a vulnerability in Android's Settings app. The exploit appears to target a privilege escalation or arbitrary activity launch flaw, leveraging modified Settings app components.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Settings app, version 10 (r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Android device · Ability to install or modify the Settings app
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 22.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (1)
google/android 10.0
Published Jun 11, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026