CVE-2023-42539

Name: CVE-2023-42539
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-07T08:15:19.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42539 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in ChallengeNotificationManager in Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 allows local attackers to access data.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in ChallengeNotificationManager in Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 allows local attackers to access data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Health	< 6.25

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42539?

PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in ChallengeNotificationManager in Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 allows local attackers to access data.

How severe is CVE-2023-42539?

CVE-2023-42539 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42539?

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-2023-42539?

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Source: NVD / NIST