Improper Access Control in Samsung Galaxy Watch Sensors
CVE-2025-21011

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-21011?

The SemSensorService in Samsung Galaxy Watch devices prior to the August 2025 Security Maintenance Release 1 has a vulnerability due to improper access control. This weakness may allow local attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information pertaining to motion and body sensors, potentially compromising user privacy and security. Users are advised to apply available updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Aug-2025 Release in Android Watch 16

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-2025-21011 : Improper Access Control in Samsung Galaxy Watch Sensors