CVE-2023-21490

Name: CVE-2023-21490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-04T21:15:09.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21490 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in GearManagerStub prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a local attacker to delete applications installed by watchmanager.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in GearManagerStub prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a local attacker to delete applications installed by watchmanager.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0
Samsung	Android	12.0
Samsung	Android	13.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21490?

Improper access control in GearManagerStub prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a local attacker to delete applications installed by watchmanager.

How severe is CVE-2023-21490?

CVE-2023-21490 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21490?

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-2023-21490?

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Source: NVD / NIST