Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2026-20988
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.
EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Mar-2026 Release in Android 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20988?
- CVE-2026-20988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-925 : IMPROPER VERIFICATION OF INTENT BY BROADCAST RECEIVER. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2026-03-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20988?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.