How severe is CVE-2022-38474?

CVE-2022-38474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38474?

CVE-2022-38474 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38474?

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

When was CVE-2022-38474 published?

CVE-2022-38474 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

CVE-2022-38474

CVE-2022-38474 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox Mobile
Published: 2022-12-22
Last modified: 2026-08-19

Description

A website that had permission to access the microphone could record audio without the audio notification being shown. This bug does not allow the attacker to bypass the permission prompt - it only affects the notification shown once permission has been granted.<br />*This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 104.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38474?: A website that had permission to access the microphone could record audio without the audio notification being shown. This bug does not allow the attacker to bypass the permission prompt - it only affects the notification shown once permission has been granted.<br />*This bug only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 104.
How severe is CVE-2022-38474?: CVE-2022-38474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38474?: CVE-2022-38474 affects Mozilla Firefox Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38474?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38474 published?: CVE-2022-38474 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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