CVE-2025-20973
CVE-2025-20973 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-13686
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authentication in Secure Folder prior to version 1.8.12.0 in Android 13, and 1.9.21.00 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to reset the lock type of Secure Folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20973?
- Improper authentication in Secure Folder prior to version 1.8.12.0 in Android 13, and 1.9.21.00 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to reset the lock type of Secure Folder.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20973?
- CVE-2025-20973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20973?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-13686.
- When was CVE-2025-20973 published?
- CVE-2025-20973 was published on 2025-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.