CVE-2025-20989

Name: CVE-2025-20989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-04T05:15:23.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.2/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20989 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper logging in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a hmac_key.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper logging in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a hmac_key.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th 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-Apr-2025-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20989?

Improper logging in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a hmac_key.

How severe is CVE-2025-20989?

CVE-2025-20989 has a CVSS score of 5.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20989?

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-2025-20989?

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Source: NVD / NIST