CVE-2025-20960

CVE-2025-20960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android 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.

Key facts

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission in CocktailBarService prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged api.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20960?
Improper handling of insufficient permission in CocktailBarService prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to use the privileged api.
How severe is CVE-2025-20960?
CVE-2025-20960 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20960 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20960?
CVE-2025-20960 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20960?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-20960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13699.
When was CVE-2025-20960 published?
CVE-2025-20960 was published on 2025-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (89)

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