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CVE-2022-28783

6.2 · MEDIUM
Published May 3, 2022 google CWE-20 EPSS 0.10% (1th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2022-28783 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on May 3, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Improper validation of removing package name in Galaxy Themes prior to SMR May-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to uninstall arbitrary packages without permission. The patch adds proper validation logic for removing package name.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28783?

CVE-2022-28783 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on May 3, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-28783?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-28783?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-28783?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2022-28783 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.