How severe is CVE-2021-25525?

CVE-2021-25525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-25525 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-25525?

CVE-2021-25525 affects Samsung Pay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25525?

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

When was CVE-2021-25525 published?

CVE-2021-25525 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25525

CVE-2021-25525 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Pay with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.0)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Samsung Pay
Published: 2021-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper check or handling of exception conditions vulnerability in Samsung Pay (US only) prior to version 4.0.65 allows attacker to use NFC without user recognition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25525?: Improper check or handling of exception conditions vulnerability in Samsung Pay (US only) prior to version 4.0.65 allows attacker to use NFC without user recognition.
How severe is CVE-2021-25525?: CVE-2021-25525 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-25525 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-25525?: CVE-2021-25525 affects Samsung Pay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25525?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25525 published?: CVE-2021-25525 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:pay:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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