CVE-2025-20953

Name: CVE-2025-20953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-07T09:15:15.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch activities within SmartManagerCN.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch activities within SmartManagerCN.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	13.0
Samsung	Android	14.0
Samsung	Android	15.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=05Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20953?

Improper access control in SmartManagerCN prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch activities within SmartManagerCN.

How severe is CVE-2025-20953?

CVE-2025-20953 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20953?

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-2025-20953?

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Source: NVD / NIST