CVE-2025-21046 Information disclosure in Samsung Mobile Devices

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Physical attackers can access the recent app list in Samsung DeX due to improper access control in WindowManager.

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-2025-21046?

CVE-2025-21046 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, published on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in WindowManager in Samsung DeX prior to SMR Oct-2025 Release 1 allows physical attackers to temporarily access to recent app list.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-21046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-21046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-21046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-21046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Samsung Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x728-5r2j-m62q.

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