How severe is CVE-2023-42544?

CVE-2023-42544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42544 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-2023-42544?

CVE-2023-42544 affects Samsung Quick Share. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42544?

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

When was CVE-2023-42544 published?

CVE-2023-42544 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42544

CVE-2023-42544 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Quick Share with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Quick Share
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Quick Share prior to 13.5.52.0 allows local attacker to access local files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42544?: Improper access control vulnerability in Quick Share prior to 13.5.52.0 allows local attacker to access local files.
How severe is CVE-2023-42544?: CVE-2023-42544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42544 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-2023-42544?: CVE-2023-42544 affects Samsung Quick Share. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42544?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42544 published?: CVE-2023-42544 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11

Affected products (1)

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