CVE-2023-42576

Name: CVE-2023-42576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-05T03:15:18.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42576 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authentication vulnerability in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.3.00.17 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication due to invalid exception handler.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.3.00.17 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication due to invalid exception handler.

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

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Pass	< 4.3.00.17

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-2023-42576?

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.3.00.17 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication due to invalid exception handler.

How severe is CVE-2023-42576?

CVE-2023-42576 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42576?

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-2023-42576?

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Source: NVD / NIST