How severe is CVE-2023-21482?

CVE-2023-21482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-21482 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-21482?

CVE-2023-21482 affects Samsung Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21482?

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

Does CVE-2023-21482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-21482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-25650.

When was CVE-2023-21482 published?

CVE-2023-21482 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-21482

CVE-2023-21482 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Camera with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-25650
Affected product: Samsung Camera
Published: 2025-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing authorization vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.18 in Android 11, 12.1.03.8 in Android 12 and 13.1.01.4 in Android 13 allows physical attackers to install package through Galaxy store before completion of Setup wizard.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21482?: Missing authorization vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.18 in Android 11, 12.1.03.8 in Android 12 and 13.1.01.4 in Android 13 allows physical attackers to install package through Galaxy store before completion of Setup wizard.
How severe is CVE-2023-21482?: CVE-2023-21482 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-21482 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-21482?: CVE-2023-21482 affects Samsung Camera. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21482?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-21482 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-21482 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-25650.
When was CVE-2023-21482 published?: CVE-2023-21482 was published on 2025-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:camera:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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