CVE-2025-20997
CVE-2025-20997 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Wear Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20451
- Affected product: Samsung Wear Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20997?
- Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20997?
- CVE-2025-20997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-20997 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-2025-20997?
- CVE-2025-20997 affects Samsung Wear Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20997?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20451.
- When was CVE-2025-20997 published?
- CVE-2025-20997 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:wear_os:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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