How severe is CVE-2024-20839?

CVE-2024-20839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20839 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20839?

CVE-2024-20839 affects Samsung Voice Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20839?

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

Does CVE-2024-20839 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20839 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18554.

When was CVE-2024-20839 published?

CVE-2024-20839 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20839

CVE-2024-20839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Voice Recorder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18554
Affected product: Samsung Voice Recorder
Published: 2024-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access recording files on the lock screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20839?: Improper access control in Samsung Voice Recorder prior to versions 21.5.16.01 in Android 12 and Android 13, 21.4.51.02 in Android 14 allows physical attackers to access recording files on the lock screen.
How severe is CVE-2024-20839?: CVE-2024-20839 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20839 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20839?: CVE-2024-20839 affects Samsung Voice Recorder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20839?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20839 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20839 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18554.
When was CVE-2024-20839 published?: CVE-2024-20839 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:voice_recorder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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