How severe is CVE-2026-20996?

CVE-2026-20996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-20996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20996?

CVE-2026-20996 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20996?

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

Does CVE-2026-20996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12309.

When was CVE-2026-20996 published?

CVE-2026-20996 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20996

CVE-2026-20996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12309
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Samsung Smart Switch
Published: 2026-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20996?: Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-20996?: CVE-2026-20996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-20996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20996?: CVE-2026-20996 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-20996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12309.
When was CVE-2026-20996 published?: CVE-2026-20996 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smart_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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