CVE-2022-39873
CVE-2022-39873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Internet 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-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Samsung Internet
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 18.0.4.14 allows physical attackers to add bookmarks in secret mode without user authentication.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39873?
- Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 18.0.4.14 allows physical attackers to add bookmarks in secret mode without user authentication.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39873?
- CVE-2022-39873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-39873 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-39873?
- CVE-2022-39873 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-39873?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-39873 published?
- CVE-2022-39873 was published on 2022-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:internet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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