How severe is CVE-2022-27839?

CVE-2022-27839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27839?

CVE-2022-27839 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27839?

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

When was CVE-2022-27839 published?

CVE-2022-27839 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27839

CVE-2022-27839 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Internet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Samsung Internet
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in SecretMode in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.2.1 allows attackers to access bookmark tab without proper credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27839?: Improper authentication vulnerability in SecretMode in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.2.1 allows attackers to access bookmark tab without proper credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-27839?: CVE-2022-27839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27839?: CVE-2022-27839 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27839?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27839 published?: CVE-2022-27839 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:internet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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