Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Samsung's SLocation Product
CVE-2023-21469

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-21469?

An improper access control vulnerability exists in Samsung's SLocation that permits local attackers to access sensitive device location information via the com.samsung.android.wifi.GEOFENCE action. This issue arises in versions prior to the SMR April 2022 Release 1, potentially exposing user data to unauthorized entities.

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:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2023-21469 : Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Samsung's SLocation Product