CVE-2025-20972 Missing authorization in Samsung Flow

Medium 6.2 Published 7 May 2025 Updated 7 May 2025

Local attackers can modify Samsung Flow configuration due to improper intent verification in the broadcast receiver.

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-2025-20972?

CVE-2025-20972 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Flow, published on 7 May 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.17.6 allows local attackers to modify Samsung Flow configuration.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-20972?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Flow.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20972?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-20972 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-2025-20972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-20972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c56p-5rjc-7858.