CVE-2023-21460

Name: CVE-2023-21460
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-16T21:15:12.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21460 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in SecSettings prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to reset the setting.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication in SecSettings prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to reset the setting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	11.0	—
Samsung	Android	12.0	—
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Dec-2022-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=03Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21460?

Improper authentication in SecSettings prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to reset the setting.

How severe is CVE-2023-21460?

CVE-2023-21460 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21460?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21460?

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Source: NVD / NIST