CVE-2023-42261

Name: CVE-2023-42261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-21T22:15:11.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. Use cases requiring authentication could, for example, use a reverse proxy server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Opensecurity	Mobile Security Framework	<= 3.7.6	—
Opensecurity	Mobile Security Framework	3.7.8	Beta

References

https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31Patch
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/woshinibaba222/hack16/blob/main/Unauthorized%20Access%20to%20MobSF.mdExploit
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31Patch
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/woshinibaba222/hack16/blob/main/Unauthorized%20Access%20to%20MobSF.mdExploit

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42261?

How severe is CVE-2023-42261?

CVE-2023-42261 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42261?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST