CVE-2025-21023: Samsung Mobile WcsExtension for Galaxy Watch · Improper Access Control
Affects Samsung Mobile WcsExtension for Galaxy WatchSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.3 Low : upgrade to 16 when convenient.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Aug 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade Samsung Mobile WcsExtension for Galaxy Watch to 16.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile WcsExtension for Galaxy Watch | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-21023 effectively, European organizations should: 1) Ensure all Galaxy Watch devices are updated to Android Watch 16 or later as soon as patches or updates become available from Samsung, as the vulnerability affects versions prior to 16. 2) Implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices, including policies for device handling, storage, and usage in sensitive environments. 3) Enforce strong user authentication and device lock mechanisms on Galaxy Watches to reduce the risk of unauthorized local access. 4) Monitor and audit device usage and access logs where possible to detect suspicious activity indicative of local exploitation attempts. 5) Educate employees about the risks of leaving wearable devices unattended or lending them to unauthorized individuals. 6) Coordinate with Samsung support channels to obtain timely security updates and verify the deployment status of patches across organizational devices. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector (local access) and the nature of the vulnerability (access control failure in a wearable device extension).
Description
Improper access control in WcsExtension for Galaxy Watch prior to Android Watch 16 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.