How severe is CVE-2025-20999?

CVE-2025-20999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-20999 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20999?

CVE-2025-20999 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20999?

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

Does CVE-2025-20999 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20999 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20448.

When was CVE-2025-20999 published?

CVE-2025-20999 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20999

CVE-2025-20999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20448
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows secondary users to access owner's saved Wi-Fi password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20999?: Improper authorization in accessing saved Wi-Fi password for Galaxy Tablet prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows secondary users to access owner's saved Wi-Fi password.
How severe is CVE-2025-20999?: CVE-2025-20999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-20999 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20999?: CVE-2025-20999 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20999?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20999 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20999 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20448.
When was CVE-2025-20999 published?: CVE-2025-20999 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=07

Affected products (95)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-apr-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-aug-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-dec-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-feb-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jan-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jul-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-jun-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-mar-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-may-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-nov-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:13.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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