CVE-2023-42571

Name: CVE-2023-42571
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-05T03:15:17.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42571 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Abuse of remote unlock in Find My Mobile prior to version 7.3.13.4 allows physical attacker to unlock the device remotely by resetting the Samsung Account password with SMS verification when user lost the device.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Abuse of remote unlock in Find My Mobile prior to version 7.3.13.4 allows physical attacker to unlock the device remotely by resetting the Samsung Account password with SMS verification when user lost the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Find My Mobile	< 7.3.13.4

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42571?

How severe is CVE-2023-42571?

CVE-2023-42571 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42571?

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-2023-42571?

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Source: NVD / NIST