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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2025-20986

Improper access control in ScreenCapture for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to take screenshots.

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control in ScreenCapture for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to take screenshots.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungWear Os5.0
SamsungGalaxy Watch-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 4-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 4 Classic-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 5-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 5 Pro-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 6-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 6 Classic-
SamsungGalaxy Watch 7-
SamsungGalaxy Watch Fe-
SamsungGalaxy Watch Ultra-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-20986?

CVE-2025-20986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Improper access control in ScreenCapture for Galaxy Watch prior to SMR Jun-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to take screenshots.

How severe is CVE-2025-20986?

CVE-2025-20986 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-20986?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Wear Os, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.