Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2025-21047
Improper access control in KnoxGuard prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to use the privileged APIs.
EPSS: 0.002 (7.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Oct-2025 Release in Android 14, 15, 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-21047?
- CVE-2025-21047 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 5.2/10. Published 2025-10-10.
- How severe is CVE-2025-21047?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.2 out of 10.