PatchTheCVECVE-2025-21076: Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.00.18 all
CVE-2025-21076 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting account. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.00.18 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Account. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
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 | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2025-11-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-18 |
Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-21076?
account: upgrade to 15.5.00.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-21076 being exploited?
CVE-2025-21076 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-2025-21076 affect?
CVE-2025-21076 affects account. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.00.18 allows local attackers to access data in Samsung Account. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
How urgent is CVE-2025-21076?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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