CVE-2026-20969 | Vulnetix

CVE-2026-20969 PUBLISHED CVSS 2.3 LOW

Reported by samsungmobile · Published January 9, 2026

Improper input validation in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to access file with system privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Risk scores

CVSS 4.0

2.3

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung Mobile	Samsung Mobile Devices	SMR Jan-2026 Release in Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices
Samsung Mobile	Samsung Mobile Devices	SMR Jan-2026 Release in Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices

Timeline

Jan 5, 2026 CVE Published
Jan 9, 2026 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Jan 9, 2026 PoC Published
Jan 9, 2026 CVE Updated
Mar 25, 2026 Coalition ESS Score (2 in total, the first dated here)
Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory

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