CVE-2025-20945
Samsung Galaxy Watch Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Description
Improper access control in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information of Galaxy watch.
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 27, 2026, 5:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-20945
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update your Galaxy Watch to the SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 or later.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-20945.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-20945 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-922 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:samsung:wear_os:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_4_classic:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_5_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_6_classic:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_fe:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_watch_ultra:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Samsung Mobile: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper access control in Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information of Galaxy watch. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added Reference https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=04