Improper Authentication in Secure Folder by Samsung
CVE-2025-20973

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Secure Folder
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-20973?

A vulnerability in Samsung's Secure Folder allows physical attackers to reset the lock type, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. This issue affects versions prior to 1.8.12.0 on Android 13 and versions prior to 1.9.21.00 on Android 14, raising significant concerns about data protection and user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

Secure Folder 1.8.12.0 in Android 13, and 1.9.21.00 in Android 14

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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