How severe is CVE-2021-25527?

CVE-2021-25527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-25527 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-2021-25527?

CVE-2021-25527 affects Samsung Pay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25527?

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

When was CVE-2021-25527 published?

CVE-2021-25527 was published on 2021-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-25527

CVE-2021-25527 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Pay with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-926.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-926
Affected product: Samsung Pay
Published: 2021-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper export of Android application components vulnerability in Samsung Pay (India only) prior to version 4.1.77 allows attacker to access Bill Pay and Recharge menu without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25527?: Improper export of Android application components vulnerability in Samsung Pay (India only) prior to version 4.1.77 allows attacker to access Bill Pay and Recharge menu without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2021-25527?: CVE-2021-25527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-25527 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-2021-25527?: CVE-2021-25527 affects Samsung Pay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-25527 published?: CVE-2021-25527 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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