CVE-2022-36861

Name: CVE-2022-36861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-09T15:15:12.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Custom permission misuse vulnerability in SystemUI prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to use some protected functions with SystemUI privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Custom permission misuse vulnerability in SystemUI prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to use some protected functions with SystemUI privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

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-2022-36861?

Custom permission misuse vulnerability in SystemUI prior to SMR Sep-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to use some protected functions with SystemUI privilege.

How severe is CVE-2022-36861?

CVE-2022-36861 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36861?

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-2022-36861?

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Source: NVD / NIST