Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2026-20974
Improper input validation in data related to network restrictions prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Carrier Relock.
EPSS: 0.002 (7.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Jan-2026 Release in Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20974?
- CVE-2026-20974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-20: IMPROPER INPUT VALIDATION. CVSS score: 4.6/10. Published 2026-01-09.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20974?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.6 out of 10.