Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Android flaw lets a local guest user access protected NFC-related settings because a permission check is missing. It is not remote, but it can weaken device confidentiality without user interaction if an affected device allows guest access.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted endpoint hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Patch eligible Android devices and reduce guest-profile exposure, especially for shared or sensitive-use devices.
Technical view
CVE-2022-20360 is a CWE-269 missing permission check in SecureNfcPreferenceController.java setChecked. Android 10, 11, 12, and 12L are listed as affected. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.2, local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Potentially exposed assets are Android 10 through 12L devices that have not received the relevant Android security bulletin updates. Risk is highest on shared, kiosk, BYOD, or enterprise devices where guest user profiles may be enabled.
Exploitation context
The provided sources say exploitation is local, requires no additional execution privileges, and needs no user interaction. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the supplied sources do not claim active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The available evidence identifies the vulnerable component and privilege boundary but does not provide exploit details. Do not infer broader Android versions, remote attack paths, or confirmed exploitation from these sources.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Android security updates from the August 2022 bulletin or later where available.
- Check OEM-specific advisories for exact patched builds and device eligibility.
- Disable or restrict guest user mode where business policy allows.
- Prioritize shared, kiosk, and unmanaged Android devices for remediation review.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices running versions 10, 11, 12, and 12L.
- Check each device security patch level against vendor August 2022 guidance.
- Confirm whether guest user profiles are enabled on managed devices.
- Review MDM compliance reports for stale Android patch levels.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.53.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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