CVE-2023-30642

Name: CVE-2023-30642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-06T03:15:09.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-30642 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to call privilege function.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to call privilege function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	12.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Apr-2023-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=07Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=07Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-30642?

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Galaxy Themes Service prior to SMR Jul-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to call privilege function.

How severe is CVE-2023-30642?

CVE-2023-30642 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30642?

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-2023-30642?

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Source: NVD / NIST