CVE-2022-20050

Status: ModifiedMedium (6.7)—
In connsyslogger, there is a possible symbolic link following due to improper link resolution. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06335038; Issue ID: ALPS06335038.
CVSS

Version: 3.1
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base score: 6.7
Exploitation probability (EPSS)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.14%
Percentile among all scored CVEs: 3
Score date: 10/16/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).
Affected technologies (1)

Google — Android
CWEs

CWE-59
References

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