How severe is CVE-2022-28790?

CVE-2022-28790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-28790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28790?

CVE-2022-28790 affects Samsung Link To Windows Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28790?

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

When was CVE-2022-28790 published?

CVE-2022-28790 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28790

CVE-2022-28790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Link To Windows Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Samsung Link To Windows Service
Published: 2022-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication in Link to Windows Service prior to version 2.3.04.1 allows attacker to lock the device. The patch adds proper caller signature check logic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28790?: Improper authentication in Link to Windows Service prior to version 2.3.04.1 allows attacker to lock the device. The patch adds proper caller signature check logic.
How severe is CVE-2022-28790?: CVE-2022-28790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-28790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28790?: CVE-2022-28790 affects Samsung Link To Windows Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28790 published?: CVE-2022-28790 was published on 2022-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:link_to_windows_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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