Is CVE-2022-38982 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38982 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38982 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38982 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38982?

CVE-2022-38982 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38982

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The fingerprint module has service logic errors.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause the phone lock to be cracked.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A logic error in the fingerprint module can allow an attacker to bypass the phone lock mechanism. This critical vulnerability poses a direct threat to device security and user data protection.

There is no known public exploit, but the flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38982 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.