How severe is CVE-2022-27838?

CVE-2022-27838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27838?

CVE-2022-27838 affects Samsung Factorycamera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27838?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27838 published?

CVE-2022-27838 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27838

CVE-2022-27838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Factorycamera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Factorycamera
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in FactoryCamera prior to version 2.1.96 allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27838?: Improper access control vulnerability in FactoryCamera prior to version 2.1.96 allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.
How severe is CVE-2022-27838?: CVE-2022-27838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27838?: CVE-2022-27838 affects Samsung Factorycamera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27838 published?: CVE-2022-27838 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:factorycamera:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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