How severe is CVE-2022-28782?

CVE-2022-28782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28782 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-2022-28782?

CVE-2022-28782 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-2022-28782?

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

When was CVE-2022-28782 published?

CVE-2022-28782 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28782

CVE-2022-28782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-424.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-424
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Contents To Window prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows physical attacker to install package before completion of Setup wizard. The patch blocks entry point of the vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28782?: Improper access control vulnerability in Contents To Window prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows physical attacker to install package before completion of Setup wizard. The patch blocks entry point of the vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-28782?: CVE-2022-28782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28782 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-2022-28782?: CVE-2022-28782 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-2022-28782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28782 published?: CVE-2022-28782 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=5

Affected products (2)

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

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