What is CVE-2025-21046?

CVE-2025-21046 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284 IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2025-10-10.

How severe is CVE-2025-21046?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Samsung Android

CVE-2025-21046

Improper access control in WindowManager in Samsung DeX prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access to recent app list.

EPSS: 0.001 (4.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Samsung Android — versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Oct-2025 Release in Android 13, 14, 15

References

mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21046?: CVE-2025-21046 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284 IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2025-10-10.
How severe is CVE-2025-21046?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.