How severe is CVE-2024-20871?

CVE-2024-20871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-20871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20871?

CVE-2024-20871 affects Samsung One Ui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20871?

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

Does CVE-2024-20871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18586.

When was CVE-2024-20871 published?

CVE-2024-20871 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20871

CVE-2024-20871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung One Ui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18586
Affected product: Samsung One Ui
Published: 2024-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Keyboard prior to version One UI 5.1.1 allows physical attackers to partially bypass the factory reset protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20871?: Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Keyboard prior to version One UI 5.1.1 allows physical attackers to partially bypass the factory reset protection.
How severe is CVE-2024-20871?: CVE-2024-20871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-20871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20871?: CVE-2024-20871 affects Samsung One Ui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20871 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20871 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18586.
When was CVE-2024-20871 published?: CVE-2024-20871 was published on 2024-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:one_ui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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