How severe is CVE-2024-20853?

CVE-2024-20853 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-2024-20853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20853?

CVE-2024-20853 affects Samsung Galaxy Themes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20853?

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

Does CVE-2024-20853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18568.

When was CVE-2024-20853 published?

CVE-2024-20853 was published on 2024-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20853

CVE-2024-20853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Themes 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18568
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy Themes
Published: 2024-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in ThemeStore prior to 5.3.05.2 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files to sandbox of ThemeStore.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20853?: Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in ThemeStore prior to 5.3.05.2 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files to sandbox of ThemeStore.
How severe is CVE-2024-20853?: CVE-2024-20853 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-2024-20853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20853?: CVE-2024-20853 affects Samsung Galaxy Themes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20853 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20853 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18568.
When was CVE-2024-20853 published?: CVE-2024-20853 was published on 2024-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:galaxy_themes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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