How severe is CVE-2021-25353?

CVE-2021-25353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25353?

CVE-2021-25353 affects Samsung Galaxy Themes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25353?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-25353 published?

CVE-2021-25353 was published on 2021-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25353

CVE-2021-25353 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Themes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy Themes
Published: 2021-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Using empty PendingIntent in Galaxy Themes prior to version 5.2.00.1215 allows local attackers to read/write private file directories of Galaxy Themes application without permission via hijacking the PendingIntent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25353?: Using empty PendingIntent in Galaxy Themes prior to version 5.2.00.1215 allows local attackers to read/write private file directories of Galaxy Themes application without permission via hijacking the PendingIntent.
How severe is CVE-2021-25353?: CVE-2021-25353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25353?: CVE-2021-25353 affects Samsung Galaxy Themes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25353 published?: CVE-2021-25353 was published on 2021-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:galaxy_themes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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