CVE-2025-20981: Samsung Mobile Devices · Improper Access Control
Affects Samsung Mobile DevicesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-20981, European organizations should take several specific actions beyond generic advice: 1) Inventory and identify all Samsung Mobile Devices in use, focusing on those running versions prior to the SMR June 2025 Release 1. 2) Monitor Samsung's official channels closely for the release of patches or security updates addressing this vulnerability and prioritize prompt deployment of these updates across all affected devices. 3) Implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices, including enforcing device lock policies with strong authentication mechanisms (PIN, biometrics). 4) Enforce endpoint management solutions that can remotely wipe or lock devices in case of loss or theft to minimize exposure. 5) Educate employees on the risks of physical device compromise and encourage reporting of lost or stolen devices immediately. 6) Restrict sensitive operations or data access on mobile devices where possible, and consider using containerization or secure workspace solutions to isolate sensitive information. 7) Conduct regular audits and penetration testing focused on mobile device security to detect potential exploitation attempts or misconfigurations. 8) Review and tighten BYOD policies to ensure compliance with security standards and minimize the risk of vulnerable devices accessing corporate resources.
Description
Improper access control in AudioService prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.