CVE-2023-30642

CVE-2023-30642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-269.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-269
• Affected product: Samsung Android
• Published: 2023-07-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to call privilege function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30642?

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to call privilege function.

How severe is CVE-2023-30642?

CVE-2023-30642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-30642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30642?

CVE-2023-30642 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30642?

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

When was CVE-2023-30642 published?

CVE-2023-30642 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=07

Affected products (29)

• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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