CVE-2023-21505 Missing authorization in Samsung Core Service
An attacker can write arbitrary files in the sandbox due to improper access control in Samsung Core Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-21505?
CVE-2023-21505 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Core Service, published on 4 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in Samsung Core Service prior to version 2.1.00.36 allows attacker to write arbitrary file in sandbox.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21505?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Samsung Core Services.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-21505 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-2023-21505 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21505 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5r2f-jg58-6j49.