CVE-2025-20940

Name: CVE-2025-20940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-08T05:15:38.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20940 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Device Health Manager Service prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access provider in SDMHS.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Device Health Manager Service prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access provider in SDMHS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20940?

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Device Health Manager Service prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access provider in SDMHS.

How severe is CVE-2025-20940?

CVE-2025-20940 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20940?

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