CVE-2022-36859

Name: CVE-2022-36859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-09T15:15:12.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation vulnerability in SmartTagPlugin prior to version 1.2.21-6 allows privileged attackers to trigger a XSS on a victim's devices.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation vulnerability in SmartTagPlugin prior to version 1.2.21-6 allows privileged attackers to trigger a XSS on a victim's devices.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Smarttagplugin	< 1.2.21-6

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36859?

Improper input validation vulnerability in SmartTagPlugin prior to version 1.2.21-6 allows privileged attackers to trigger a XSS on a victim's devices.

How severe is CVE-2022-36859?

CVE-2022-36859 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36859?

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