Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2025-21049
Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
EPSS: 0.001 (2.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 15.0, 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Oct-2025 Release in Android 15, 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-21049?
- CVE-2025-21049 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-284: IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-10-10.
- How severe is CVE-2025-21049?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.