SearchWidget up to 3.2 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SearchWidget up to 3.2. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-21518. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SearchWidget up to 3.2. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper access control vulnerability in SearchWidget prior to version 3.3 in China models allows untrusted applications to start arbitrary activity.

The weakness was shared 06/29/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21518 since 11/14/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 3.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25686). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SearchWidget 3.3

Timelineinfo

11/14/2022 🔍
06/29/2023 +226 days 🔍
06/29/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/18/2025 +812 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21518 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21518
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232659
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/29/2023 08:20
Updated: 09/18/2025 12:55
Changes: 06/29/2023 08:20 (48), 07/21/2023 10:23 (11), 09/18/2025 12:55 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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