CVE-2025-20969: Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in Chi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-20969?

gallery: upgrade to 14.5.09.3, 14.5.10.3, 15.5.04.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-20969 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20969 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-20969 affect?

CVE-2025-20969 affects gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-20969?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-20969 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-07 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.5.10.3 · < 14.5.09.3 · < 15.5.04.5

Fixed in: 14.5.09.3, 14.5.10.3, 15.5.04.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gallery || rpm -q gallery || gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.5.09.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gallery

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-20969?

gallery: upgrade to 14.5.09.3, 14.5.10.3, 15.5.04.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-20969 being exploited?

CVE-2025-20969 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-20969 affect?

CVE-2025-20969 affects gallery. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper input validation in Samsung Gallery prior to version 14.5.10.3 in Global Android 13, 14.5.09.3 in China Android 13, and 15.5.04.5 in Android 14 allows local attackers to access data within Samsung Gallery.

How urgent is CVE-2025-20969?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

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