How severe is CVE-2022-39912?

CVE-2022-39912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39912?

CVE-2022-39912 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39912?

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

When was CVE-2022-39912 published?

CVE-2022-39912 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39912

CVE-2022-39912 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2022-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions vulnerability in setSecureFolderPolicy in PersonaManagerService prior to Android T(13) allows local attackers to set some setting value in Secure folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39912?: Improper handling of insufficient permissions vulnerability in setSecureFolderPolicy in PersonaManagerService prior to Android T(13) allows local attackers to set some setting value in Secure folder.
How severe is CVE-2022-39912?: CVE-2022-39912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39912?: CVE-2022-39912 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39912?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39912 published?: CVE-2022-39912 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=12

Affected products (1)

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