Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2023-21469
Improper access control vulnerability in SLocation prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows local attackers to get device location information using com.samsung.android.wifi.GEOFENCE action.
EPSS: 0.001 (1.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
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-2023-21469?
- CVE-2023-21469 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 4.0/10. Published 2025-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21469?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.0 out of 10.