Improper Access Control in SamsungAccount Affects Galaxy Watch by Samsung
CVE-2025-20998

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-20998?

An improper access control vulnerability in SamsungAccount for Galaxy Watch versions prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information, including the phone number associated with the device. This weakness can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Jul-2025 Release in Android Watch 14

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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CVE-2025-20998 : Improper Access Control in SamsungAccount Affects Galaxy Watch by Samsung