CVE-2025-20996: smart switch — Fix

Description

Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
samsung	smart_switch	< 3.7.64.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2025&month=06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20996? +

Improper authorization in Smart Switch installed on non-Samsung Device prior to version 3.7.64.10 allows local attackers to read data with the privilege of Smart Switch. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20996? +

CVE-2025-20996 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20996? +

CVE-2025-20996 affects products from samsung, specifically: smart_switch. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20996? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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