CVE-2023-40530

Name: CVE-2023-40530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-25T04:15:10.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme issue in 'Skylark' App for Android 6.2.13 and earlier and 'Skylark' App for iOS 6.2.13 and earlier allows an attacker to lead a user to access an arbitrary website via another application installed on the user's device.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme issue in 'Skylark' App for Android 6.2.13 and earlier and 'Skylark' App for iOS 6.2.13 and earlier allows an attacker to lead a user to access an arbitrary website via another application installed on the user's device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skylark	Skylark	<= 6.2.13

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40530?

How severe is CVE-2023-40530?

CVE-2023-40530 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40530?

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Source: NVD / NIST