CVE-2022-28799: The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-28799?

tiktok: upgrade to 23.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-28799 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28799 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-2022-28799 affect?

CVE-2022-28799 affects tiktok. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover. A crafted URL (unvalidated deeplink) can force the com.zhiliaoapp.musically WebView to load an arbitrary website. This may allow an attacker to leverage an attached J

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-28799?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-28799 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting tiktok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover. A crafted URL (unvalidated deeplink) can force the com.zhiliaoapp.musically WebView to load an arbitrary website. This may allow an attacker to leverage an attached JavaScript interface for the takeover with one click.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	16.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-425
Published	2022-06-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tiktok

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-02 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: < 23.7.3

Fixed in: 23.7.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 23.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tiktok

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-2022-28799?

tiktok: upgrade to 23.7.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-28799 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28799 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-2022-28799 affect?

CVE-2022-28799 affects tiktok. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The TikTok application before 23.7.3 for Android allows account takeover. A crafted URL (unvalidated deeplink) can force the com.zhiliaoapp.musically WebView to load an arbitrary website. This may allow an attacker to leverage an attached J

How urgent is CVE-2022-28799?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

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