How severe is CVE-2024-20841?

CVE-2024-20841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-20841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20841?

CVE-2024-20841 affects Samsung Account. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20841?

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

Does CVE-2024-20841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18556.

When was CVE-2024-20841 published?

CVE-2024-20841 was published on 2024-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20841

CVE-2024-20841 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Account with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18556
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Samsung Account
Published: 2024-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges in Samsung Account prior to version 14.8.00.3 allows local attackers to access data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20841?: Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges in Samsung Account prior to version 14.8.00.3 allows local attackers to access data.
How severe is CVE-2024-20841?: CVE-2024-20841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-20841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20841?: CVE-2024-20841 affects Samsung Account. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20841?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20841 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20841 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18556.
When was CVE-2024-20841 published?: CVE-2024-20841 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:account:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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