CVE-2022-36875 Missing authorization in com.samsung.android.waterplugin

Medium 6.6 Published Updated

An attacker can access files without permission due to improper restriction of broadcasting Intents in the Samsung Waterplugin application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-36875?

CVE-2022-36875 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in com.samsung.android.waterplugin, 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 restriction of broadcasting Intent in SaWebViewRelayActivity of?Waterplugin prior to version 2.2.11.22081151 allows attacker to access the file without permission.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36875?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Galaxy Watch Plugin.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36875?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36875 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-2022-36875 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36875 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h57h-9x5h-v7jm.

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