CVE-2026-20988

CVE-2026-20988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20988?
Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2026-20988?
CVE-2026-20988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20988 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20988?
CVE-2026-20988 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20988?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-20988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12293.
When was CVE-2026-20988 published?
CVE-2026-20988 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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