CVE-2025-21016
CVE-2025-21016 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23774
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control in PkgPredictorService prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 in Chinese Android 13, 14, 15 and 16 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-21016?
- Improper access control in PkgPredictorService prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 in Chinese Android 13, 14, 15 and 16 allows local attackers to use the privileged APIs.
- How severe is CVE-2025-21016?
- CVE-2025-21016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-21016 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.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-21016?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-21016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-21016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23774.
- When was CVE-2025-21016 published?
- CVE-2025-21016 was published on 2025-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.