How severe is CVE-2022-23998?

CVE-2022-23998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23998?

CVE-2022-23998 affects Samsung Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-23998 published?

CVE-2022-23998 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23998

CVE-2022-23998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Camera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Samsung Camera
Published: 2022-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.16 in Android R(11), 10.5.03.77 in Android Q(10) and 9.0.6.68 in Android P(9) allows untrusted applications to take a picture in screenlock status.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23998?: Improper access control vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.16 in Android R(11), 10.5.03.77 in Android Q(10) and 9.0.6.68 in Android P(9) allows untrusted applications to take a picture in screenlock status.
How severe is CVE-2022-23998?: CVE-2022-23998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23998?: CVE-2022-23998 affects Samsung Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23998 published?: CVE-2022-23998 was published on 2022-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:camera:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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