CVE-2026-20988

MEDIUM

Samsung Mobile Devices - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

References (1)

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=03

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0

EPSS 0.0002

EPSS Percentile 3.6%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

Status published

Products (2)

samsung/android 16.0 (8 CPE variants)

Samsung Mobile/Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Mar-2026 Release in Android 16

Published Mar 16, 2026

Tracked Since Mar 16, 2026