CVE-2022-36857

Name: CVE-2022-36857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-09T15:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36857 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to read internal application data.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to read internal application data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Samsung	Photo Editor	< 3.0.23.43

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=09Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=09Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36857?

Improper Authorization vulnerability in Photo Editor prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows physical attackers to read internal application data.

How severe is CVE-2022-36857?

CVE-2022-36857 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36857?

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