CVE-2022-28799
CVE-2022-28799 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tiktok with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-425.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-425
- Affected product: Tiktok
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover. A crafted URL (unvalidated deeplink) can force the com.zhiliaoapp.musically WebView to load an arbitrary website. This may allow an attacker to leverage an attached JavaScript interface for the takeover with one click.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28799?
- The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover. A crafted URL (unvalidated deeplink) can force the com.zhiliaoapp.musically WebView to load an arbitrary website. This may allow an attacker to leverage an attached JavaScript interface for the takeover with one click.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28799?
- CVE-2022-28799 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-28799 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-28799?
- CVE-2022-28799 affects Tiktok. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28799?
- 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-2022-28799 published?
- CVE-2022-28799 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Ch0pin/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-v39p-88q5-5cvr
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1500614
- https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/reporting-security-vulnerabilities/reporting-the-security-vulnerabilities
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tiktok:tiktok:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
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