CVE-2025-20996 (GCVE-0-2025-20996)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-06-04 04:56 – Updated: 2025-06-04 13:45
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
Severity
5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-06-04 13:35 UTC
CWE
- CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Smart Switch |
Unaffected:
3.7.64.10
|
guessed |
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