How severe is CVE-2025-21061?

CVE-2025-21061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-21061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21061?

CVE-2025-21061 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21061?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-21061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-21061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-33672.

When was CVE-2025-21061 published?

CVE-2025-21061 was published on 2025-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-21061

CVE-2025-21061 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-33672
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Samsung Smart Switch
Published: 2025-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.67.2 allows local attackers to access sensitive data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-21061?: Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.67.2 allows local attackers to access sensitive data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2025-21061?: CVE-2025-21061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-21061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-21061?: CVE-2025-21061 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-21061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-21061 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-21061 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-33672.
When was CVE-2025-21061 published?: CVE-2025-21061 was published on 2025-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=10

Affected products (1)

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

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