CVE-2026-20979

CVE-2026-20979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android 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

Description

Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20979?
Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
How severe is CVE-2026-20979?
CVE-2026-20979 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-2026-20979 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-2026-20979?
CVE-2026-20979 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20979?
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-2026-20979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-20979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5397.
When was CVE-2026-20979 published?
CVE-2026-20979 was published on 2026-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

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