CVE-2023-42580 Code injection in Galaxy Store

High 7.5 Published 5 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute JavaScript via deeplinks to install APKs, requiring users to update the Galaxy Store app.

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-2023-42580?

CVE-2023-42580 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Galaxy 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 URL validation from MCSLaunch deeplink in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.5.64.4 allows attackers to execute JavaScript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42580?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Galaxy Store.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42580?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-42580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-25hr-xcqp-fjjc.