CVE-2021-25525

Name: CVE-2021-25525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-08T15:15:08.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper check or handling of exception conditions vulnerability in Samsung Pay (US only) prior to version 4.0.65 allows attacker to use NFC without user recognition.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper check or handling of exception conditions vulnerability in Samsung Pay (US only) prior to version 4.0.65 allows attacker to use NFC without user recognition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Pay	< 4.0.65

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=12Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25525?

Improper check or handling of exception conditions vulnerability in Samsung Pay (US only) prior to version 4.0.65 allows attacker to use NFC without user recognition.

How severe is CVE-2021-25525?

CVE-2021-25525 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25525?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25525?

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Source: NVD / NIST