CVE-2025-57836

Name: CVE-2025-57836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-05T17:15:45.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-57836 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Samsung Magician 6.3.0 through 8.3.2 on Windows. The installer creates a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation, allowing a non-admin user to perform DLL hijacking and escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Samsung Magician 6.3.0 through 8.3.2 on Windows. The installer creates a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation, allowing a non-admin user to perform DLL hijacking and escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Magician	>= 6.3.0, <= 8.3.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57836?

How severe is CVE-2025-57836?

CVE-2025-57836 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-57836?

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