How severe is CVE-2023-21441?

CVE-2023-21441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21441?

CVE-2023-21441 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 113 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21441?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-21441 published?

CVE-2023-21441 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21441

CVE-2023-21441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2023-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Routine prior to versions 2.6.30.6 in Android Q(10), 3.1.21.10 in Android R(11) and 3.5.2.23 in Android S(12) allows local attacker to access protected files via unused code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21441?: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in Routine prior to versions 2.6.30.6 in Android Q(10), 3.1.21.10 in Android R(11) and 3.5.2.23 in Android S(12) allows local attacker to access protected files via unused code.
How severe is CVE-2023-21441?: CVE-2023-21441 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21441?: CVE-2023-21441 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 113 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21441?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-21441 published?: CVE-2023-21441 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=02

Affected products (113)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-apr-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-apr-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-aug-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-aug-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-dec-2019-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-dec-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-feb-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-feb-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jan-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jan-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jul-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jul-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jun-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jun-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-mar-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-mar-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-may-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-may-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-nov-2019-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-nov-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:10.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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