CVE-2026-20988

MEDIUM

Samsung Mobile Devices - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.3%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

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