CVE-2023-30680

CVE-2023-30680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-269.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-269
• Affected product: Samsung Android
• Published: 2023-08-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in MMIGroup prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows code execution with privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30680?

Improper privilege management vulnerability in MMIGroup prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows code execution with privilege.

How severe is CVE-2023-30680?

CVE-2023-30680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-30680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30680?

CVE-2023-30680 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30680?

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-2023-30680 published?

CVE-2023-30680 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=08

Affected products (33)

• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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-jul-2023-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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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-jul-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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