CVE-2025-21031

Name: CVE-2025-21031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-03T06:15:46.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21031 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in ImsService prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in ImsService prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	13.0
Samsung	Android	14.0
Samsung	Android	15.0
Samsung	Android	16.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=09Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21031?

Improper access control in ImsService prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.

How severe is CVE-2025-21031?

CVE-2025-21031 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21031?

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-2025-21031?

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Source: NVD / NIST