How severe is CVE-2024-20809?

CVE-2024-20809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20809?

CVE-2024-20809 affects Samsung Nearby Device Scanning. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20809?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18524.

When was CVE-2024-20809 published?

CVE-2024-20809 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20809

CVE-2024-20809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Nearby Device Scanning with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18524
Affected product: Samsung Nearby Device Scanning
Published: 2024-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Nearby device scanning prior version 11.1.14.7 allows local attacker to access data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20809?: Improper access control vulnerability in Nearby device scanning prior version 11.1.14.7 allows local attacker to access data.
How severe is CVE-2024-20809?: CVE-2024-20809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20809?: CVE-2024-20809 affects Samsung Nearby Device Scanning. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18524.
When was CVE-2024-20809 published?: CVE-2024-20809 was published on 2024-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:nearby_device_scanning:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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