How severe is CVE-2025-21005?

CVE-2025-21005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-21005 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-2025-21005?

CVE-2025-21005 affects Samsung Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21005?

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

Does CVE-2025-21005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20440.

When was CVE-2025-21005 published?

CVE-2025-21005 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21005

CVE-2025-21005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20440
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in isemtelephony prior to Android 15 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21005?: Improper access control in isemtelephony prior to Android 15 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2025-21005?: CVE-2025-21005 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-21005 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-2025-21005?: CVE-2025-21005 affects Samsung Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-21005 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21005 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20440.
When was CVE-2025-21005 published?: CVE-2025-21005 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:*:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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