CVE-2022-27837: A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Accessibility prior to version 12.5.3.2 in Android R(11.0) and 13.0.1.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-27837?

accessibility: upgrade to 12.5.3.2, 13.0.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-27837 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27837 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-27837 affect?

CVE-2022-27837 affects accessibility. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Accessibility prior to version 12.5.3.2 in Android R(11.0) and 13.0.1.1 in Android S(12.0) allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-27837?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-27837 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting accessibility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Accessibility prior to version 12.5.3.2 in Android R(11.0) and 13.0.1.1 in Android S(12.0) allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94, CWE-552
Published	2022-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-11 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung accessibility UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.5.3.2 · < 13.0.1.1

Fixed in: 12.5.3.2, 13.0.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy accessibility || rpm -q accessibility || accessibility --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.5.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade accessibility

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade accessibility

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-27837?

accessibility: upgrade to 12.5.3.2, 13.0.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27837 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27837 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-27837 affect?

CVE-2022-27837 affects accessibility. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Accessibility prior to version 12.5.3.2 in Android R(11.0) and 13.0.1.1 in Android S(12.0) allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27837?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

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References

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