CVE-2023-21433: samsung mobile galaxy store Improper Authorization
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 09-02-2023Last modified 24-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-21433 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Authorization vulnerability in samsung mobile galaxy store. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.67%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-02-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
3.67%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.67% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score3.67%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
- CWE-276Incorrect Default PermissionsDuring installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.
Affected systems
Samsung1 product
- galaxy_store< 4.5.49.8
Samsung mobile1 product
- galaxy store≥ unspecified, < 4.5.49.8
2 vendors · 2 products