CVE-2022-27839

Name: CVE-2022-27839
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:23.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27839 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication vulnerability in SecretMode in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.2.1 allows attackers to access bookmark tab without proper credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in SecretMode in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.2.1 allows attackers to access bookmark tab without proper credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Internet	< 16.2.1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=4Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27839?

Improper authentication vulnerability in SecretMode in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.2.1 allows attackers to access bookmark tab without proper credentials.

How severe is CVE-2022-27839?

CVE-2022-27839 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27839?

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-2022-27839?

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Source: NVD / NIST