CVE-2023-42578 Missing authorization in Samsung Data Store

Medium 6.5 Published 5 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access location information without permission due to improper privilege handling in Samsung Data Store.

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-2023-42578?

CVE-2023-42578 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Data Store, published on 5 Dec 2023. 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 handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.

Weakness: CWE-755

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42578 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-2023-42578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m2rf-48j7-ch9q.