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: 6.7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20996
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.


Affected software

Samsung Smart Switch

How to mitigate CVE-2025-20996

Install updates from vendor's website.

Samsung Smart Switch - update to 3.7.64.10

External References

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