How severe is CVE-2024-20838?

CVE-2024-20838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-20838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20838?

CVE-2024-20838 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20838?

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

Does CVE-2024-20838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18553.

When was CVE-2024-20838 published?

CVE-2024-20838 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20838

CVE-2024-20838 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Internet with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18553
Affected product: Samsung Internet
Published: 2024-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper validation vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.3.2 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20838?: Improper validation vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0.3.2 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2024-20838?: CVE-2024-20838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-20838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20838?: CVE-2024-20838 affects Samsung Internet. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18553.
When was CVE-2024-20838 published?: CVE-2024-20838 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=03

Affected products (1)

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

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