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CVE-2025-20997: Samsung Mobile Devices · Incorrect Default Permissions

Affects Samsung Mobile DevicesSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.2 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.2Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Jul 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

European organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation strategy: 1) Ensure all Samsung Galaxy Watch devices are updated to the latest firmware version, specifically the SMR July 2025 Release 1 or later, as this update addresses the incorrect default permissions issue. 2) Enforce strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices, including secure storage policies and employee awareness training about device handling. 3) Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions that support wearable devices to monitor device configurations and detect unauthorized changes promptly. 4) Restrict the use of Galaxy Watches in high-risk environments where local access by untrusted individuals is possible. 5) Coordinate with Samsung support channels to receive timely updates and advisories related to this vulnerability. 6) Conduct regular audits of device configurations and permissions to identify any anomalies that may indicate exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on firmware updates, physical security, device management, and proactive monitoring tailored to the nature of the vulnerability.

Description

Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.

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