Auth bypass in Samsung Android
CVE-2025-20999
Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows secondary users to access owner's saved Wi-Fi password.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (5.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 5th percentile — 5.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Jul-2025 Release in Android 13, 14, 15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20999?
- CVE-2025-20999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.1/10. Published 2025-07-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20999?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.1 out of 10.