CVE-2025-21016

Name: CVE-2025-21016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-06T05:15:34.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in PkgPredictorService prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 in Chinese Android 13, 14, 15 and 16 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in PkgPredictorService prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 in Chinese Android 13, 14, 15 and 16 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=08

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21016?

Improper access control in PkgPredictorService prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 in Chinese Android 13, 14, 15 and 16 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.

How severe is CVE-2025-21016?

CVE-2025-21016 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21016?

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Source: NVD / NIST