Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2023-21468
Improper access control vulnerability in Telephony prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to access files with escalated permission.
EPSS: 0.001 (2.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 11.0, 12.0, 13.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Apr-2023 Release in Android 11, 12, 13
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21468?
- CVE-2023-21468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-287 IMPROPER AUTHENTICATION. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2025-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21468?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.