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CVE-2023-42576VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2023-42576: Samsung Pass · Improper Authentication

Affects Samsung PassSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium : upgrade to 4.3.00.17 when convenient.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.4Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 31% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.3.00.17
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 5 Dec 2023

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Upgrade Samsung Pass to 4.3.00.17.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Samsung Mobile Samsung PassAffected
  • <4.3.00.17
Fixed in
  • 4.3.00.17

AI-suggested

Organizations and users should ensure that Samsung Pass is updated to version 4.3.00.17 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. Until updates are available or deployed, physical security of devices must be strictly enforced to prevent unauthorized access. Additional mitigations include enabling device-level encryption and strong lock screen protections (PIN, password, or biometric) to reduce the risk of physical bypass. Enterprises should consider implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, remotely lock or wipe lost devices, and monitor device compliance. User education on the risks of leaving devices unattended and the importance of reporting lost or stolen devices promptly is critical. Finally, organizations should review and limit the use of Samsung Pass for storing highly sensitive credentials until the vulnerability is fully mitigated.

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.

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