Improper authorization in Samsung Galaxy Themes
Priority LOW 31CWE-285Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-285.
Summary
Using empty PendingIntent in Galaxy Themes prior to version 5.2.00.1215 allows local attackers to read/write private file directories of Galaxy Themes application without permission via hijacking the PendingIntent.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.0022 12th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Galaxy Themes (Samsung Mobile): 5.2.00.1215
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Galaxy Themes (Samsung Mobile) Fixed in 5.2.00.1215
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-25353
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-hx6r-fxq2-3wm8
References
More Samsung Galaxy Themes vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-13647 Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in ThemeStore prior… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.1
Sources
- CVE-2021-25353 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-25353 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-hx6r-fxq2-3wm8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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