LOW
CVE-2021-25266
CWE-922Published: April 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-25266 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 3.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sophos2 product(s)
authenticatorintercept x
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-25266
CVSS Score3.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-922
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-922)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-25266 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.