CVE-2025-21015 (GCVE-0-2025-21015)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-06 04:23 – Updated: 2025-08-06 13:44
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Path Traversal in Document scanner prior to SMR Aug-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with Document scanner's privilege.
Severity
4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-08-06 13:44 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Samsung Mobile Devices |
Unaffected:
SMR Aug-2025 Release in Android 15, 16
|
guessed |
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