CVE-2020-0401

HIGH

Android - Missing Authorization in PackageManagerService

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2020-0401. PoCs published by nanopathi, Satheesh575555.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0401, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code demonstrates how an attacker could manipulate autofill behavior to potentially leak sensitive information or cause unexpected behavior in Android applications.

Description

In setInstallerPackageName of PackageManagerService.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and granting spurious permissions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-150857253

Exploits (2)

nomisec WORKING POC
by nanopathi · poc
https://github.com/nanopathi/framework_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0401

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-0401, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code demonstrates how an attacker could manipulate autofill behavior to potentially leak sensitive information or cause unexpected behavior in Android applications.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Autofill Framework (AOSP 10)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to an Android device with autofill enabled · Ability to install a malicious autofill service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by Satheesh575555 · poc
https://github.com/Satheesh575555/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2020-0401

This repository contains a proof-of-concept for CVE-2020-0401, an Android autofill vulnerability. The code includes test cases and a custom autofill service to demonstrate the issue.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android 10 (AOSP r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Android device with autofill functionality
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0028
EPSS Percentile 19.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
google/android 9.0
google/android 10.0
Published Sep 17, 2020
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026