CVE-2022-28541

Name: CVE-2022-28541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T20:15:23.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Samsung Update prior to version 3.0.77.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as Samsung Update permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Samsung Update prior to version 3.0.77.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as Samsung Update permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Update	< 3.0.77.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28541?

Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Samsung Update prior to version 3.0.77.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as Samsung Update permission.

How severe is CVE-2022-28541?

CVE-2022-28541 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28541?

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-2022-28541?

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Source: NVD / NIST