How severe is CVE-2023-30690?

CVE-2023-30690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-30690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30690?

CVE-2023-30690 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 74 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30690?

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-2023-30690 published?

CVE-2023-30690 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30690

CVE-2023-30690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation vulnerability in Duo prior to SMR Oct-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch privileged activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30690?: Improper input validation vulnerability in Duo prior to SMR Oct-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch privileged activities.
How severe is CVE-2023-30690?: CVE-2023-30690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-30690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30690?: CVE-2023-30690 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 74 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30690?: 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-2023-30690 published?: CVE-2023-30690 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=10

Affected products (74)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-apr-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-aug-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-dec-2020-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-feb-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jan-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jul-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jun-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-mar-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-may-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-oct-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-sep-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:11.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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