CVE-2021-25442

Name: CVE-2021-25442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-08T14:15:09.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper MDM policy management vulnerability in KME module prior to KCS version 1.39 allows MDM users to bypass Knox Manage authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper MDM policy management vulnerability in KME module prior to KCS version 1.39 allows MDM users to bypass Knox Manage authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Knox Cloud Services	< 1.39

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=7Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=7Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25442?

Improper MDM policy management vulnerability in KME module prior to KCS version 1.39 allows MDM users to bypass Knox Manage authentication.

How severe is CVE-2021-25442?

CVE-2021-25442 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25442?

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