CVE-2025-20947

CVE-2025-20947 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-10077
• Affected product: Samsung Android
• Published: 2025-04-08
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission or privileges in ClipboardService prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access image files across multiple users. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20947?

Improper handling of insufficient permission or privileges in ClipboardService prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access image files across multiple users. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2025-20947?

CVE-2025-20947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20947?

CVE-2025-20947 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 88 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20947?

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

Does CVE-2025-20947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-10077.

When was CVE-2025-20947 published?

CVE-2025-20947 was published on 2025-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04

Affected products (88)

• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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