How severe is CVE-2025-20984?

CVE-2025-20984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20984 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-2025-20984?

CVE-2025-20984 affects Samsung Wear Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20984?

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

Does CVE-2025-20984 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20984 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16836.

When was CVE-2025-20984 published?

CVE-2025-20984 was published on 2025-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20984

CVE-2025-20984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Wear Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16836
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Samsung Wear Os
Published: 2025-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect default permission in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20984?: Incorrect default permission in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Cloud for Galaxy Watch.
How severe is CVE-2025-20984?: CVE-2025-20984 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20984 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-2025-20984?: CVE-2025-20984 affects Samsung Wear Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20984 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20984 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16836.
When was CVE-2025-20984 published?: CVE-2025-20984 was published on 2025-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=06

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:wear_os:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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