How severe is CVE-2022-36857?

CVE-2022-36857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36857?

CVE-2022-36857 primarily affects Samsung Photo Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36857?

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

When was CVE-2022-36857 published?

CVE-2022-36857 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36857

CVE-2022-36857 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Photo Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Samsung Photo Editor
Published: 2022-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to read internal application data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36857?: Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to read internal application data.
How severe is CVE-2022-36857?: CVE-2022-36857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 1.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36857?: CVE-2022-36857 primarily affects Samsung Photo Editor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36857 published?: CVE-2022-36857 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=09

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:photo_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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