CVE-2020-8913: A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play C

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-8913?

play core library: upgrade to 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-8913 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8913 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-8913 affect?

CVE-2020-8913 affects play core library. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-8913?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-8913 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting play core library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victim were to install this apk, the attacker could perform a directory traversal, execute code as the targeted application and access the targeted application's data on the Android device. We recommend all users up

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-281, CWE-22
Published	2020-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: android

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-08-12 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

android play core library UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.2

Fixed in: 1.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy play-core-library || rpm -q play-core-library || play-core-library --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade play-core-library

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade play-core-library

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-8913?

play core library: upgrade to 1.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-8913 being exploited?

CVE-2020-8913 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-8913 affect?

CVE-2020-8913 affects play core library. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A local, arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the SplitCompat.install endpoint in Android's Play Core Library versions prior to 1.7.2. A malicious attacker could create an apk which targets a specific application, and if a victi

How urgent is CVE-2020-8913?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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