CVE-2021-25381

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: April 9, 2021 at 05:40 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:41 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAccount· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%

Description

Using unsafe PendingIntent in Samsung Account in versions 10.8.0.4 in Android P(9.0) and below, and 12.1.1.3 in Android Q(10.0) and above allows local attackers to perform unauthorized action without permission via hijacking the PendingIntent.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Android P(9.0) and below ≤ v < 10.8.0.4Android Q(10.0) and above ≤ v < 12.1.1.310.8.0.412.1.1.3Android P(9.0) and belowAndroid Q(10.0) and above
Affected range stops below 10.8.0.4, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 12.1.1.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
google-android (environment)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (2)

x_refsource_MISCx_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/
x_refsource_CONFIRMx_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb

CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-285CWE-276

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