How severe is CVE-2022-36838?

CVE-2022-36838 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36838?

CVE-2022-36838 affects Samsung Galaxy Wearable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36838?

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

When was CVE-2022-36838 published?

CVE-2022-36838 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36838

CVE-2022-36838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Wearable 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy Wearable
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Implicit Intent hijacking vulnerability in Galaxy Wearable prior to version 2.2.50 allows attacker to get sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36838?: Implicit Intent hijacking vulnerability in Galaxy Wearable prior to version 2.2.50 allows attacker to get sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2022-36838?: CVE-2022-36838 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36838?: CVE-2022-36838 affects Samsung Galaxy Wearable. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36838 published?: CVE-2022-36838 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=08

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:galaxy_wearable:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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