CVE-2023-21516: samsung mobile galaxy store Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 9.6v3.1CriticalModified
Published 26-05-2023Last modified 15-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-21516 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in samsung mobile galaxy store. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.6/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.55%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
XSS vulnerability from InstantPlay in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.5.49.8 allows attackers to execute javascript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.5–9.6
- CVE.orgCNA7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.55%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.55% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.55%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
Affected systems
Samsung1 product
- galaxy_store< 4.5.49.8
Samsung mobile1 product
- galaxy store≥ unspecified, < 4.5.49.8
2 vendors · 2 products