How severe is CVE-2023-42555?

CVE-2023-42555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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-2023-42555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42555?

CVE-2023-42555 affects Samsung Easysetup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42555?

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

When was CVE-2023-42555 published?

CVE-2023-42555 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42555

CVE-2023-42555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Easysetup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Easysetup
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in EasySetup prior to version 11.1.13 allows attackers to get the bluetooth address of user device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42555?: Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in EasySetup prior to version 11.1.13 allows attackers to get the bluetooth address of user device.
How severe is CVE-2023-42555?: CVE-2023-42555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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-2023-42555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42555?: CVE-2023-42555 affects Samsung Easysetup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42555 published?: CVE-2023-42555 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:easysetup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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