How severe is CVE-2023-42551?

CVE-2023-42551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42551?

CVE-2023-42551 affects Samsung Account. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42551?

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

When was CVE-2023-42551 published?

CVE-2023-42551 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42551

CVE-2023-42551 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Account 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Samsung Account
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startTncActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42551?: Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startTncActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.
How severe is CVE-2023-42551?: CVE-2023-42551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42551?: CVE-2023-42551 affects Samsung Account. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42551 published?: CVE-2023-42551 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)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:account:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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