CVE-2023-21468

CVE-2023-21468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Telephony prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to access files with escalated permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21468?
Improper access control vulnerability in Telephony prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to access files with escalated permission.
How severe is CVE-2023-21468?
CVE-2023-21468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-21468 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21468?
CVE-2023-21468 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21468?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-21468 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-21468 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-25636.
When was CVE-2023-21468 published?
CVE-2023-21468 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (65)

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