CVE-2025-21041

Name: CVE-2025-21041
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-03T06:15:50.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21041 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Secure Folder prior to Android 16 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Secure Folder prior to Android 16 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	< 16.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21041?

Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Secure Folder prior to Android 16 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2025-21041?

CVE-2025-21041 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-2025-21041?

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-2025-21041?

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Source: NVD / NIST