CVE-2022-39873

Name: CVE-2022-39873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-07T15:15:23.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39873 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 18.0.4.14 allows physical attackers to add bookmarks in secret mode without user authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 18.0.4.14 allows physical attackers to add bookmarks in secret mode without user authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

14.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-285

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Internet	< 18.0.4.14

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=10Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39873?

Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 18.0.4.14 allows physical attackers to add bookmarks in secret mode without user authentication.

How severe is CVE-2022-39873?

CVE-2022-39873 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39873?

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-2022-39873?

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Source: NVD / NIST