CVE-2025-21039 Missing authorization in S Assistant

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can modify itinerary information in Samsung S Assistant due to improper intent verification in the SystemExceptionalBroadcastReceiver.

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-2025-21039?

CVE-2025-21039 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Mobile S Assistant, published on 3 Sep 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 SystemExceptionalBroadcastReceiver in S Assistant prior to version 9.3.2 allows local attackers to modify itinerary information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-21039?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Sassistant.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21039?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-21039 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-2025-21039 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-21039 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x2rv-fr8p-jch7.

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