How severe is CVE-2026-20975?

CVE-2026-20975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-20975 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20975?

CVE-2026-20975 affects Samsung Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20975?

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

Does CVE-2026-20975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1799.

When was CVE-2026-20975 published?

CVE-2026-20975 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20975

CVE-2026-20975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v4: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1799
Affected product: Samsung Cloud
Published: 2026-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20975?: Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.
How severe is CVE-2026-20975?: CVE-2026-20975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20975 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20975?: CVE-2026-20975 affects Samsung Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20975?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20975 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20975 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1799.
When was CVE-2026-20975 published?: CVE-2026-20975 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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