How severe is CVE-2022-39871?

CVE-2022-39871 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-2022-39871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39871?

CVE-2022-39871 affects Samsung Smartthings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39871?

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

When was CVE-2022-39871 published?

CVE-2022-39871 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39871

CVE-2022-39871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smartthings 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Samsung Smartthings
Published: 2022-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability cloudNotificationManager.java in SmartThings prior to version 1.7.89.0 allows attackers to access sensitive information via implicit broadcasts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39871?: Improper access control vulnerability cloudNotificationManager.java in SmartThings prior to version 1.7.89.0 allows attackers to access sensitive information via implicit broadcasts.
How severe is CVE-2022-39871?: CVE-2022-39871 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-2022-39871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39871?: CVE-2022-39871 affects Samsung Smartthings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39871 published?: CVE-2022-39871 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=10

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smartthings:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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