CVE-2022-22288 Missing authorization in Galaxy Store
Attackers can bypass authorization checks to remotely install unauthorized applications on Samsung devices via the Galaxy Store.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22288?
CVE-2022-22288 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Galaxy Store, published on 7 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper authorization vulnerability in Galaxy Store prior to 4.5.36.5 allows remote app installation of the allowlist.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22288?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Galaxy Store.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-22288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22288 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-mf8r-2pp6-7vqp.