CVE-2025-20946 Security feature bypass in Samsung Mobile Devices

High 8.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass user interaction requirements to pair with specific Bluetooth devices on Samsung Galaxy Watches.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-20946?

CVE-2025-20946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices, published on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper handling of exceptional conditions in pairing specific bluetooth devices in Galaxy Watch Bluetooth pairing prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to pair with specific bluetooth devices without user interaction.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-20946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Wear Os.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-20946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-20946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-20946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8pp-hw6h-x368.

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