CVE-2026-20978

MEDIUM

KnoxGuardManager <SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 - Auth Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 6.1
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 0.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

Status published
Products (1)
samsung/android 13.0 (50 CPE variants)
Published Feb 04, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026