CVE-2023-42540
CVE-2023-42540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Account with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Samsung Account
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.01.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information via implicit intent.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42540?
- Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.01.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information via implicit intent.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42540?
- CVE-2023-42540 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-42540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42540?
- CVE-2023-42540 affects Samsung Account. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42540?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-42540 published?
- CVE-2023-42540 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:account:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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