Vulnerability · Published Feb 4, 2026 · Assigned by SamsungMobile
CVE-2026-20979
High 8.4
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Samsung Mobile Devices from Samsung Mobile. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 4.0)8.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 96.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | Samsung Mobile Devices | see references |