CVE-2020-25280

Name: CVE-2020-25280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-11T22:15:19.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with Q(10.0) (Exynos and MediaTek chipsets) software. Unauthenticated attackers can execute LTE/5G commands by sending a debugging command over USB. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with Q(10.0) (Exynos and MediaTek chipsets) software. Unauthenticated attackers can execute LTE/5G commands by sending a debugging command over USB. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16979 (September 2020).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25280?

How severe is CVE-2020-25280?

CVE-2020-25280 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25280?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST