Is CVE-2022-42538 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42538 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42538 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42538 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42538?

CVE-2022-42538 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42538

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Elevation of privilege

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Google Android, which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized elevated access. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale.

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 security patch level.

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-2022-42538 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.