How severe is CVE-2021-25523?

CVE-2021-25523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25523?

CVE-2021-25523 affects Samsung Dialer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25523?

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

When was CVE-2021-25523 published?

CVE-2021-25523 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25523

CVE-2021-25523 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Dialer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Samsung Dialer
Published: 2021-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure storage of device information in Samsung Dialer prior to version 12.7.05.24 allows attacker to get Samsung Account ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25523?: Insecure storage of device information in Samsung Dialer prior to version 12.7.05.24 allows attacker to get Samsung Account ID.
How severe is CVE-2021-25523?: CVE-2021-25523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25523?: CVE-2021-25523 affects Samsung Dialer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25523?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25523 published?: CVE-2021-25523 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021&month=12

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:dialer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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