CVE-2023-42576
CVE-2023-42576 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Pass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Samsung Pass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Authentication vulnerability in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.3.00.17 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication due to invalid exception handler.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42576?
- Improper Authentication vulnerability in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.3.00.17 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication due to invalid exception handler.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42576?
- CVE-2023-42576 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-42576 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42576?
- CVE-2023-42576 affects Samsung Pass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42576?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-42576 published?
- CVE-2023-42576 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:pass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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