CVE-2021-25266: Low severity sophos authenticator vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2022
·
Updated

An insecure data storage vulnerability allows a physical attacker with root privileges to retrieve TOTP secret keys from unlocked phones in Sophos Authenticator for Android version 3.4 and older, and Intercept X for Mobile (Android) before version 9.7.3495.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sophos Authenticator Android<=3.4
Sophos Intercept X Android<9.7.3495

Event History

Apr 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25266?

CVE-2021-25266 is an insecure data storage vulnerability that allows a physical attacker with root privileges to retrieve TOTP secret keys from unlocked phones in Sophos Authenticator for Android version 3.4 and older, and Intercept X for Mobile (Android) before version 9.7.3495.

2

How can a physical attacker exploit CVE-2021-25266?

A physical attacker with root privileges can exploit CVE-2021-25266 by retrieving TOTP secret keys from unlocked phones running affected versions of Sophos Authenticator and Intercept X for Mobile.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-25266?

Sophos Authenticator for Android version 3.4 and older, and Intercept X for Mobile (Android) before version 9.7.3495 are affected by CVE-2021-25266.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25266?

CVE-2021-25266 has a severity rating of 3.9, which is considered low.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-25266?

To fix CVE-2021-25266, users should update to the latest version of Sophos Authenticator and Intercept X for Mobile, which have addressed the insecure data storage vulnerability.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203
CVE-2021-25266 - Low severity sophos authenticator vulnerability - SecAlerts