CVE-2025-20997

MEDIUM
Published Jul 8, 2025 Modified Jan 20, 2026

Description

Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor Product
samsung wear_os
samsung galaxy_watch
samsung galaxy_watch_4
samsung galaxy_watch_4_classic
samsung galaxy_watch_5
samsung galaxy_watch_5_pro
samsung galaxy_watch_6
samsung galaxy_watch_6_classic
samsung galaxy_watch_7
samsung galaxy_watch_fe
samsung galaxy_watch_ultra

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20997? +
Incorrect default permission in Framework for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jul-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to reset some configuration of Galaxy Watch. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-20997? +
CVE-2025-20997 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20997? +
CVE-2025-20997 affects products from samsung, specifically: galaxy_watch, galaxy_watch_4, galaxy_watch_4_classic, galaxy_watch_5, galaxy_watch_5_pro, galaxy_watch_6, galaxy_watch_6_classic, galaxy_watch_7, galaxy_watch_fe, galaxy_watch_ultra, wear_os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20997? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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