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Critical Android Exploits Targeting IApplicationThread Vulnerability

Critical Android Exploits Targeting IApplicationThread Vulnerability

First seen 17 Sep 2026, 05:57 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •September 17, 2026 at 07:56 UTC
  • •CVE-2022-20452 and CVE-2022-20419 allow unauthorized command execution in Android apps.
  • •Vulnerabilities affect Android versions prior to 14, with patches released in June 2026.
  • •Active exploitation of these vulnerabilities has been confirmed, necessitating immediate updates.

Recent vulnerabilities in Android systems, specifically CVE-2022-20452 and CVE-2022-20419, have been identified, affecting Android versions prior to 14. These exploits leverage the IApplicationThread callback, allowing unauthorized command execution in victim applications. The vulnerabilities are tied to improper handling of the RemoteTransition object, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The issues were addressed in the June 2026 Android security bulletin, but prior to that, they posed significant risks to users. Tools like TransitionPlayer exploit have been associated with these vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for immediate patching. Users are urged to upgrade to Android 14 or later to mitigate risks. The situation remains critical as exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

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Timeline

2017-03-17
CVE-2017-0145 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2017-03-17
CVE-2017-0144 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2022-01-14
CVE-2021-39630 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2022-11-08
CVE-2022-20452 published
A vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution via IApplicationThread was disclosed.
Sploitus
2022-11-08
CVE-2022-20419 published
Another vulnerability related to improper handling of RemoteTransition was disclosed.
Sploitus
2024-07-09
CVE-2024-31317 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-06-01
Android security bulletin released
Android 14+ patches were released addressing the identified vulnerabilities.
Sploitus
2026-09-15
TransitionPlayer exploit reported
Details emerged about the TransitionPlayer exploit leveraging the vulnerabilities in Android.
Sploitus
2026-09-17
Current exploitation confirmed
Active exploitation of the vulnerabilities has been confirmed in the wild.
Sploitus

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