CVE-2021-25337

Samsung mobile devices contain an improper access control vulnerability in clipboard service which allows untrusted applications to read or write…

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CVSS score
4.4 Medium
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA KEV
Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-11-08, remediation due 2022-11-29)
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-269, NVD-CWE-Other
Published
2021-03-04
Last modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Analyzed

Description

Samsung mobile devices contain an improper access control vulnerability in clipboard service which allows untrusted applications to read or write arbitrary files. This vulnerability was chained with CVE-2021-25369 and CVE-2021-25370.

Affected products

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

Required action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-11-29.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2021-25337 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-25337 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-11-08, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-11-29. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-25337?

CVE-2021-25337 has a CVSS base score of 4.4 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.