CVE-2022-20138

HIGH

Android - Missing Authorization in DevicePolicyManagerService

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2022-20138. PoCs published by Trinadh465, ShaikUsaf.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-20138, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code demonstrates how an attacker could manipulate autofill services to trigger unintended behavior, potentially leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Description

In ACTION_MANAGED_PROFILE_PROVISIONED of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way for unprivileged app to send MANAGED_PROFILE_PROVISIONED intent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local 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-210469972

Exploits (2)

nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2022-20138

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-20138, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code demonstrates how an attacker could manipulate autofill services to trigger unintended behavior, potentially leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Autofill Framework (AOSP 10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Android device · Ability to install a malicious autofill service
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by ShaikUsaf · poc
https://github.com/ShaikUsaf/ShaikUsaf-frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2022-20138

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2022-20138, which is a vulnerability in the Android managed provisioning framework. The exploit leverages the TrampolineActivity to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary activities with elevated privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Open Source Project (AOSP) frameworks/base, specifically managed provisioning components
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Android device · Ability to install or trigger the malicious activity
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0021
EPSS Percentile 11.1%
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 10.0
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
Published Jun 15, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026