How severe is CVE-2025-20969?

CVE-2025-20969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20969?

CVE-2025-20969 affects Samsung Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20969?

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

Does CVE-2025-20969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13690.

When was CVE-2025-20969 published?

CVE-2025-20969 was published on 2025-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20969

CVE-2025-20969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Gallery 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% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-13690
Affected product: Samsung Gallery
Published: 2025-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20969?: Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.
How severe is CVE-2025-20969?: CVE-2025-20969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20969?: CVE-2025-20969 affects Samsung Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20969 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20969 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13690.
When was CVE-2025-20969 published?: CVE-2025-20969 was published on 2025-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:gallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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