CVE-2022-25154

Name: CVE-2022-25154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-05T06:15:07.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung portable SSD T5 PC software before 1.6.9 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. (An attacker must already have user privileges on Windows 7, 10, or 11 to exploit this vulnerability.). EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung portable SSD T5 PC software before 1.6.9 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges. (An attacker must already have user privileges on Windows 7, 10, or 11 to exploit this vulnerability.)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	T5 Firmware	< 1.6.9

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25154?

How severe is CVE-2022-25154?

CVE-2022-25154 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25154?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST