How severe is CVE-2026-20976?

CVE-2026-20976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-20976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20976?

CVE-2026-20976 affects Samsung Galaxy Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20976?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-20976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1790.

When was CVE-2026-20976 published?

CVE-2026-20976 was published on 2026-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20976

CVE-2026-20976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Store with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1790
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy Store
Published: 2026-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.02 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20976?: Improper input validation in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.02 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.
How severe is CVE-2026-20976?: CVE-2026-20976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-20976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20976?: CVE-2026-20976 affects Samsung Galaxy Store. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-20976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1790.
When was CVE-2026-20976 published?: CVE-2026-20976 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:galaxy_store:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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