CVE-2025-20936

Name: CVE-2025-20936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T05:15:38.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20936 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in HDCP trustlet prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers with shell privilege to escalate their privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in HDCP trustlet prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers with shell privilege to escalate their privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1
Samsung	Android	14.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1
Samsung	Android	15.0	Smr-Feb-2025-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20936?

Improper access control in HDCP trustlet prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers with shell privilege to escalate their privileges to root.

How severe is CVE-2025-20936?

CVE-2025-20936 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20936?

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-2025-20936?

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Source: NVD / NIST