How severe is CVE-2022-25820?

CVE-2022-25820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-25820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25820?

CVE-2022-25820 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25820?

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

When was CVE-2022-25820 published?

CVE-2022-25820 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25820

CVE-2022-25820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerable design in fingerprint matching algorithm prior to SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to perform brute force attack on screen lock password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25820?: A vulnerable design in fingerprint matching algorithm prior to SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to perform brute force attack on screen lock password.
How severe is CVE-2022-25820?: CVE-2022-25820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-25820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25820?: CVE-2022-25820 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-25820 published?: CVE-2022-25820 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=3

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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