CVE-2025-21049

Name: CVE-2025-21049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-10T07:15:40.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-21049 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	15.0
Samsung	Android	16.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=10Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21049?

Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2025-21049?

CVE-2025-21049 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-2025-21049?

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-2025-21049?

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Source: NVD / NIST