How severe is CVE-2024-20828?

CVE-2024-20828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20828?

CVE-2024-20828 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?

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

Does CVE-2024-20828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18543.

When was CVE-2024-20828 published?

CVE-2024-20828 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20828

CVE-2024-20828 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Internet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18543
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Samsung Internet
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization verification vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 allows physical attackers to access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20828?: Improper authorization verification vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 allows physical attackers to access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-20828?: CVE-2024-20828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20828?: CVE-2024-20828 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20828 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20828 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18543.
When was CVE-2024-20828 published?: CVE-2024-20828 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:internet:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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