CVE-2022-36864 Missing authorization in Samsung Email

Medium 4.0 Published 9 Sep 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit improper access control in Samsung Email to access files and execute privileged actions, requiring an app update.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36864?

CVE-2022-36864 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Email, published on 9 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control and intent redirection in Samsung Email prior to 6.1.70.20 allows attacker to access specific formatted file and execute privileged behavior.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36864?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Samsung Email.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36864?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36864 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-2022-36864 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-76wq-7fc3-22vv.