CVE-2022-22284

Name: CVE-2022-22284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T14:12:44.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22284 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to 16.0.2.19 allows attackers to bypass secret mode password authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to 16.0.2.19 allows attackers to bypass secret mode password authentication

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Internet	< 16.0.2.19

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22284?

Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to 16.0.2.19 allows attackers to bypass secret mode password authentication

How severe is CVE-2022-22284?

CVE-2022-22284 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22284?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22284?

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Source: NVD / NIST