CVE-2025-21028: Medium severity ThemeManager ThemeManager vulnerability

Published Sep 3, 2025
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Updated

Improper privilege management in ThemeManager prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to reuse trial items.

Affected Software

10 affected components
ThemeManager ThemeManager<SMR Sep-2025 Release 1
Samsung Android=15.0
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-apr-2025-r1
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-aug-2025-r1
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-jul-2025-r1
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-jun-2025-r1
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-mar-2025-r1
Samsung Android=15.0-smr-may-2025-r1
Samsung Android=16.0
Samsung Android=16.0-smr-aug-2025-r1

Event History

Sep 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21028?

CVE-2025-21028 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential by local privileged attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21028?

To fix CVE-2025-21028, upgrade ThemeManager to the version released in SMR Sep-2025 Release 1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-21028?

CVE-2025-21028 affects users of ThemeManager versions prior to SMR Sep-2025 Release 1.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-21028?

The risks include local privilege escalation, which could allow unauthorized access to restricted functionalities.

5

When was CVE-2025-21028 disclosed?

CVE-2025-21028 was disclosed in September 2025, highlighting issues in privilege management.

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