CVE-2023-42578: Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to versi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-42578?

cloud: upgrade to newer than 5.2.00.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-42578 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-42578 affect?

CVE-2023-42578 affects cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-42578?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-42578 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-755
Published	2023-12-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-05 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung cloud UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.00.7

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.00.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cloud || rpm -q cloud || cloud --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.00.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cloud

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-42578?

cloud: upgrade to newer than 5.2.00.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-42578 being exploited?

CVE-2023-42578 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-42578 affect?

CVE-2023-42578 affects cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.

How urgent is CVE-2023-42578?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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