CVE-2021-25405
CVE-2021-25405 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Notes 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Samsung Notes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25405?
- An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.
- How severe is CVE-2021-25405?
- CVE-2021-25405 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-2021-25405 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25405?
- CVE-2021-25405 affects Samsung Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25405?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-25405 published?
- CVE-2021-25405 was published on 2021-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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