How severe is CVE-2024-53921?

CVE-2024-53921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-53921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53921?

CVE-2024-53921 affects Samsung Magician. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53921?

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

Does CVE-2024-53921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52190.

When was CVE-2024-53921 published?

CVE-2024-53921 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53921

CVE-2024-53921 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Magician with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52190
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Samsung Magician
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Magician 8.1.0 on Windows. An attacker can create arbitrary folders in the system permission directory via a symbolic link during the installation process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53921?: An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Magician 8.1.0 on Windows. An attacker can create arbitrary folders in the system permission directory via a symbolic link during the installation process.
How severe is CVE-2024-53921?: CVE-2024-53921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-53921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53921?: CVE-2024-53921 affects Samsung Magician. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53921?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52190.
When was CVE-2024-53921 published?: CVE-2024-53921 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:magician:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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