CVE-2023-42578
CVE-2023-42578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-755.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-755
- Affected product: Samsung Cloud
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-42578?
- Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.
- How severe is CVE-2023-42578?
- CVE-2023-42578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-42578 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-42578?
- CVE-2023-42578 affects Samsung Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-42578?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-42578 published?
- CVE-2023-42578 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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