CVE-2026-20979

HIGH

Settings <SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 0.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

Status published
Products (2)
samsung/android 15.0 (14 CPE variants)
samsung/android 16.0 (7 CPE variants)
Published Feb 04, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026