MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
Published: 2022-11-09

CVE-2022-39889

samsung galaxywatch4plugin Security Advisory (CVE-2022-39889)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-39889 impacting samsung galaxywatch4plugin. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper access control vulnerability in GalaxyWatch4Plugin prior to versions 2.2.11.22101351 and 2.2.12.22101351 allows attackers to access wearable device information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product samsung / galaxywatch4plugin
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-284

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-39889 impacting samsung galaxywatch4plugin.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-39889.yaml
id: cve-2022-39889

info:
  name: samsung galaxywatch4plugin - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-39889 affecting samsung galaxywatch4plugin.
    Evaluation: Improper access control vulnerability in GalaxyWatch4Plugin prior to versions 2.2.11.22101351 and 2.2.12.22101351 allows attackers to access wearable ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-39889
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.0
    cve-id: CVE-2022-39889
    cwe-id: CWE-284
  tags: cve,cve-2022-39889,samsung,galaxywatch4plugin,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "galaxywatch4plugin"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-39889.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-39889
# Target: samsung galaxywatch4plugin | CVSS: 4.0 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-39889 (samsung galaxywatch4plugin)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against samsung galaxywatch4plugin scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-39889.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-39889
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install galaxywatch4plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade galaxywatch4plugin 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update galaxywatch4plugin

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i galaxywatch4plugin 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i galaxywatch4plugin

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-39889 in samsung galaxywatch4plugin?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update samsung galaxywatch4plugin packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-39889?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-39889?

CVE-2022-39889 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.0
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-39889
Weakness CWE-284
Vendor samsung
Product galaxywatch4plugin
Published 2022-11-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N