CVE-2022-39892
CWE-287Published: November 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper access control in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.0.05.1 allows attackers to unauthenticated access via keep open feature.
Risk Analysis
Samsung Pass contains an improper access control flaw that allows unauthenticated users to gain access via the keep open feature. This critical vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high potential for total system compromise. No active exploitation has been reported.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update Samsung Pass to version 4.0.05.1 or newer to resolve the access control deficiency.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-39892 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-39892 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts