PendingIntent Hijacking Vulnerability in Samsung Framework
CVE-2023-21466

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-21466?

The PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in Samsung's CertificatePolicy allows local attackers to gain unauthorized access to contentProviders. This flaw exists in the framework prior to the SMR Apr-2023 Release 1, meaning that applications relying on this security configuration may be subjected to exploitation risks. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate app behavior and gain sensitive data without proper permissions.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Apr-2023 Release in Android 11, 12, 13

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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