How severe is CVE-2023-30691?

CVE-2023-30691 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-2023-30691 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-2023-30691?

CVE-2023-30691 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 66 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30691?

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-2023-30691 published?

CVE-2023-30691 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30691

CVE-2023-30691 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-266.

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-266
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2023-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Parcel mismatch in AuthenticationConfig prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30691?: Parcel mismatch in AuthenticationConfig prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-30691?: CVE-2023-30691 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-2023-30691 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-2023-30691?: CVE-2023-30691 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 66 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30691?: 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-2023-30691 published?: CVE-2023-30691 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 (66)

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-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-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: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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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