CVE-2022-28778

CVE-2022-28778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Samsung Security Supporter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Security Supporter prior to version 1.2.40.0 allows attacker to set the arbitrary folder as Secret Folder without Samsung Security Supporter permission

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28778?
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Security Supporter prior to version 1.2.40.0 allows attacker to set the arbitrary folder as Secret Folder without Samsung Security Supporter permission
How severe is CVE-2022-28778?
CVE-2022-28778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28778 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28778?
CVE-2022-28778 affects Samsung Samsung Security Supporter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28778?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28778 published?
CVE-2022-28778 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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