Is CVE-2022-42536 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42536 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42536 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42536 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42536?

CVE-2022-42536 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42536

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Remote code execution

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A remote code execution vulnerability in Google Android allows attackers to compromise the device remotely. This critical issue has a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Android device to the latest available security patch.

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-2022-42536 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.