Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2026-20990
Improper export of android application components in Secure Folder prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Secure Folder privilege.
EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Mar-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20990?
- CVE-2026-20990 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under CWE-926: IMPROPER EXPORT OF ANDROID APPLICATION COMPONENTS. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-03-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20990?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.