CVE-2022-36874

Name: CVE-2022-36874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-09T15:15:13.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36874 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in Waterplugin prior to 2.2.11.22040751 allows attacker to access device IMEI and Serial number.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in Waterplugin prior to 2.2.11.22040751 allows attacker to access device IMEI and Serial number.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Galaxy Watch Plugin	< 2.2.11.22040751

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-2022-36874?

Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges vulnerability in Waterplugin prior to 2.2.11.22040751 allows attacker to access device IMEI and Serial number.

How severe is CVE-2022-36874?

CVE-2022-36874 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36874?

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-2022-36874?

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Source: NVD / NIST