How severe is CVE-2023-42573?

CVE-2023-42573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42573?

CVE-2023-42573 affects Samsung Search Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42573?

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

When was CVE-2023-42573 published?

CVE-2023-42573 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42573

CVE-2023-42573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Search Widget with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Search Widget
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in Search Widget prior to version 3.4 in China models allows local attackers to access data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42573?: PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in Search Widget prior to version 3.4 in China models allows local attackers to access data.
How severe is CVE-2023-42573?: CVE-2023-42573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42573?: CVE-2023-42573 affects Samsung Search Widget. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42573 published?: CVE-2023-42573 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12

Affected products (1)

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