CVE-2021-25405 Missing authorization in Samsung Notes
Untrusted applications can access local files in Samsung Notes due to improper access control, potentially exposing user data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-25405?
CVE-2021-25405 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Notes, published on 11 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper access control vulnerability in ScreenOffActivity in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.2.04.27 allows untrusted applications to access local files.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25405?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-25405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5j2-4886-wvhf.