CVE-2025-20926:Improper export of Android application components in Samsung My Files prior to version 15.0.07.5 allows local attackers to access files with My Files' privilege.

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CVE-2025-20926 is a vulnerability found in the Samsung My Files application prior to version 15.0.07.5, which is part of the Android 14 operating system. The vulnerability arises from the improper export of Android application components, which can allow local attackers to gain unauthorized access to files that are otherwise protected by the application's privileges. This could lead to a significant confidentiality impact, as sensitive files may be exposed to unauthorized users. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS base score of 5.5, indicating a medium severity level, with a high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2025-20926
  • Vendor: Samsung Mobile
  • Affected Product: Samsung My Files
  • Affected Versions: Prior to 15.0.07.5
  • Vulnerability Type: Improper Export of Android Application Components (CWE-926)
  • CVSS Score: 5.5 (Medium)
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: None

Remediation

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-20926, users are advised to update the Samsung My Files application to version 15.0.07.5 or later. This update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the improper export of application components, thereby preventing unauthorized access to sensitive files.

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services: Low
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction: Low
    Construction
  6. Educational Services: Low
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance: Low
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information: Low
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing: Low
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining: Low
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration: Low
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade: Low
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities: Low
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade: Low
    Wholesale Trade

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