How severe is CVE-2025-20996?

CVE-2025-20996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20996 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-2025-20996?

CVE-2025-20996 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20996?

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

Does CVE-2025-20996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16825.

When was CVE-2025-20996 published?

CVE-2025-20996 was published on 2025-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20996

CVE-2025-20996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16825
Affected product: Samsung Smart Switch
Published: 2025-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20996?: Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-20996?: CVE-2025-20996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20996 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-2025-20996?: CVE-2025-20996 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16825.
When was CVE-2025-20996 published?: CVE-2025-20996 was published on 2025-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smart_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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