CVE-2019-15437

Name: CVE-2019-15437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T17:15:22.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15437 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Samsung XCover4 Android device with a build fingerprint of samsung/xcover4ltexx/xcover4lte:8.1.0/M1AJQ/G390FXXU3BSA2:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.samsung.android.themecenter app (versionCode=7000100, versionName=7.0.1.0) that allows other pre-installed apps to perform app installation via an accessible app component. This capability can be accessed by any pre-installed app on the device which can obtain signatureOrSystem permissions that are required by other other pre-installed apps that exported their capabilities to other pre-installed app.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Samsung XCover4 Android device with a build fingerprint of samsung/xcover4ltexx/xcover4lte:8.1.0/M1AJQ/G390FXXU3BSA2:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.samsung.android.themecenter app (versionCode=7000100, versionName=7.0.1.0) that allows other pre-installed apps to perform app installation via an accessible app component. This capability can be accessed by any pre-installed app on the device which can obtain signatureOrSystem permissions that are required by other other pre-installed apps that exported their capabilities to other pre-installed app.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Galaxy Xcover4 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kryptowire.com/android-firmware-2019/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15437?

How severe is CVE-2019-15437?

CVE-2019-15437 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15437?

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Source: NVD / NIST