CVE-2022-27840

Name: CVE-2022-27840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:23.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Recovery	< 8.1.43.0

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-2022-27840?

Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.

How severe is CVE-2022-27840?

CVE-2022-27840 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27840?

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-2022-27840?

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Source: NVD / NIST