Improper Access Control in SmartManagerCN Affects Samsung Devices
CVE-2025-20957

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-20957?

An improper access control issue in SmartManagerCN, prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1, enables local attackers to perform unauthorized actions by leveraging elevated privileges associated with SmartManagerCN. This vulnerability underscores the importance of strict access controls in software applications to prevent malicious activities and safeguard sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR May-2025 Release in Android 13, 14, 15

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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