How severe is CVE-2021-25438?

CVE-2021-25438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-25438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25438?

CVE-2021-25438 primarily affects Samsung Members. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25438?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-25438 published?

CVE-2021-25438 was published on 2021-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25438

CVE-2021-25438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Members with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Samsung Members
Published: 2021-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to versions 2.4.85.11 in Android O(8.1) and below, and 3.9.10.11 in Android P(9.0) and above allows untrusted applications to cause local file inclusion in webview.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25438?: Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to versions 2.4.85.11 in Android O(8.1) and below, and 3.9.10.11 in Android P(9.0) and above allows untrusted applications to cause local file inclusion in webview.
How severe is CVE-2021-25438?: CVE-2021-25438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-25438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25438?: CVE-2021-25438 primarily affects Samsung Members. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-25438 published?: CVE-2021-25438 was published on 2021-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=7

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:members:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:members:3.9.10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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