Input validation error in Galaxy Store - CVE-2023-42581
Published: December 5, 2023 / Updated: June 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83880
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42581
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of URL passed from InstantPlay deeplink. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary JavaScript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.
Affected software
Galaxy Store
How to mitigate CVE-2023-42581
Install updates from vendor's website.
Galaxy Store - update to 4.5.64.4