High severity · published Feb 9, 2023
CVE-2023-21433
Improper access control vulnerability in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.5.49.8 allows local attackers to install applications from Galaxy Store
7.8
CVSS
3.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.5.49.8 allows local attackers to install applications from Galaxy Store.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.7% · higher than 90% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GS
Galaxy Store · Samsung
before 4.5.49.8 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21433
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-21433
Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=01
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