CVE-2025-21040: Improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows loca

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-21040?

sassistant: upgrade to 9.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-21040 being exploited?

CVE-2025-21040 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-2025-21040 affect?

CVE-2025-21040 affects sassistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows local attackers to modify itinerary information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-21040?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-21040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting sassistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows local attackers to modify itinerary information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-09-03
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

2025-09-03 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung sassistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.3.2

Fixed in: 9.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 9.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sassistant

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-2025-21040?

sassistant: upgrade to 9.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-21040 being exploited?

CVE-2025-21040 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-2025-21040 affect?

CVE-2025-21040 affects sassistant. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Improper verification of intent by ExternalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows local attackers to modify itinerary information.

How urgent is CVE-2025-21040?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-21039 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE Improper verification of intent by SystemExceptionalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 al
CVE-2025-21038 MEDIUM 5.1 UPGRADE Improper verification of intent by SamsungExceptionalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 a

References

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