CVE-2023-42544

Name: CVE-2023-42544
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-07T08:15:20.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42544 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in Quick Share prior to 13.5.52.0 allows local attacker to access local files.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Quick Share prior to 13.5.52.0 allows local attacker to access local files.

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

0.19%

8.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Quick Share	< 13.5.52.0

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-2023-42544?

Improper access control vulnerability in Quick Share prior to 13.5.52.0 allows local attacker to access local files.

How severe is CVE-2023-42544?

CVE-2023-42544 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42544?

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-2023-42544?

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Source: NVD / NIST