CVE-2025-21049

MEDIUMNVD 5.55.5—

5.5

Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: 5.5(medium)
EPSS: 2.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 10, 2025

Last Modified

October 23, 2025

References (1)

mobilehttps://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=10

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2025-21049?

CVE-2025-21049 is a medium vulnerability published on October 10, 2025. Improper access control in SecSettings prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

When was CVE-2025-21049 disclosed?

CVE-2025-21049 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 10, 2025, with the most recent update on October 23, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2025-21049 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-21049 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 2.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-21049?

CVE-2025-21049 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2025-21049?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2025-21049, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2025-21049

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