CVE-2025-20997

Name: CVE-2025-20997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-08T11:15:25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

1.9th 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=07Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20997?

Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.

How severe is CVE-2025-20997?

CVE-2025-20997 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20997?

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