Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2026-20979
Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
EPSS: 0.001 (2.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 15.0, 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Feb-2026 Release in Android 15, 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20979?
- CVE-2026-20979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-269 IMPOPER PRIVILEGE MANAGEMENT. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-02-04.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20979?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.