Improper Authorization in Samsung Smart Switch - CVE-2025-20996

 

Improper Authorization in Samsung Smart Switch - CVE-2025-20996

Published: June 4, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU110186
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20996
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Samsung
Affected software:
Samsung Smart Switch

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A local attacker can read data with the privilege of Smart Switch.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-20996

Install updates from vendor's website.

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