How severe is CVE-2022-36869?

CVE-2022-36869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36869 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36869?

CVE-2022-36869 affects Samsung Contacts Provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36869?

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

When was CVE-2022-36869 published?

CVE-2022-36869 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36869

CVE-2022-36869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Contacts Provider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Contacts Provider
Published: 2022-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in ContactsDumpActivity of?Contacts Provider prior to version 12.7.59 allows attacker to access the file without permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36869?: Improper access control vulnerability in ContactsDumpActivity of?Contacts Provider prior to version 12.7.59 allows attacker to access the file without permission.
How severe is CVE-2022-36869?: CVE-2022-36869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36869 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36869?: CVE-2022-36869 affects Samsung Contacts Provider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36869?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36869 published?: CVE-2022-36869 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:contacts_provider:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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