CVE-2022-23433 Missing authorization in Reminder

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can remotely register reminders or execute exported activities in the Samsung Reminder app due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-23433?

CVE-2022-23433 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Reminder, published on 11 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper access control vulnerability in Reminder prior to versions 12.3.01.3000 in Android S(12), 12.2.05.6000 in Android R(11) and 11.6.08.6000 in Andoid Q(10) allows attackers to register reminders or execute exporeted activities remotely.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23433?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Reminder.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23433?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-23433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-23433 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23433 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mwwv-v58h-qcvw.