Vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch

CVE-2025-20996

Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (2.2th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 2.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2025-20996: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20996?
CVE-2025-20996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch, classified under CWE-285: IMPROPER AUTHORIZATION. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2025-06-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-20996?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.