How severe is CVE-2023-21465?

CVE-2023-21465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21465?

CVE-2023-21465 affects Samsung Bixbytouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21465?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-21465 published?

CVE-2023-21465 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21465

CVE-2023-21465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Bixbytouch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Bixbytouch
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in BixbyTouch prior to version 3.2.02.5 in China models allows untrusted applications access local files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21465?: Improper access control vulnerability in BixbyTouch prior to version 3.2.02.5 in China models allows untrusted applications access local files.
How severe is CVE-2023-21465?: CVE-2023-21465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21465?: CVE-2023-21465 affects Samsung Bixbytouch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-21465 published?: CVE-2023-21465 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:bixbytouch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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