How severe is CVE-2023-42468?

CVE-2023-42468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42468?

CVE-2023-42468 affects Azmobileapps Color Phone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42468?

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

When was CVE-2023-42468 published?

CVE-2023-42468 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42468

CVE-2023-42468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Azmobileapps Color Phone with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Azmobileapps Color Phone
Published: 2023-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The com.cutestudio.colordialer application through 2.1.8-2 for Android allows a remote attacker to initiate phone calls without user consent, because of improper export of the com.cutestudio.dialer.activities.DialerActivity component. A third-party application (without any permissions) can craft an intent targeting com.cutestudio.dialer.activities.DialerActivity via the android.intent.action.CALL action in conjunction with a tel: URI, thereby placing a phone call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42468?: The com.cutestudio.colordialer application through 2.1.8-2 for Android allows a remote attacker to initiate phone calls without user consent, because of improper export of the com.cutestudio.dialer.activities.DialerActivity component. A third-party application (without any permissions) can craft an intent targeting com.cutestudio.dialer.activities.DialerActivity via the android.intent.action.CALL action in conjunction with a tel: URI, thereby placing a phone call.
How severe is CVE-2023-42468?: CVE-2023-42468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42468?: CVE-2023-42468 affects Azmobileapps Color Phone. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42468 published?: CVE-2023-42468 was published on 2023-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:azmobileapps:color_phone:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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