CVE-2025-20956

Name: CVE-2025-20956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-07T09:15:15.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20956 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper export of android application components in Settings in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access developer settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper export of android application components in Settings in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access developer settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Wear Os	5.0

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-2025-20956?

Improper export of android application components in Settings in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access developer settings.

How severe is CVE-2025-20956?

CVE-2025-20956 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20956?

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-2025-20956?

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Source: NVD / NIST