How severe is CVE-2022-36874?

CVE-2022-36874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36874 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-2022-36874?

CVE-2022-36874 affects Samsung Galaxy Watch Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36874?

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

When was CVE-2022-36874 published?

CVE-2022-36874 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36874

CVE-2022-36874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Watch Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-755.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy Watch Plugin
Published: 2022-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in Waterplugin prior to 2.2.11.22040751 allows attacker to access device IMEI and Serial number.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36874?: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in Waterplugin prior to 2.2.11.22040751 allows attacker to access device IMEI and Serial number.
How severe is CVE-2022-36874?: CVE-2022-36874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36874 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-2022-36874?: CVE-2022-36874 affects Samsung Galaxy Watch Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36874 published?: CVE-2022-36874 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:galaxy_watch_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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