CVE-2026-20978

6.1 MEDIUM

Published: February 04, 2026 Modified: February 05, 2026

Description

Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=02

Source: mobile.security@samsung.com

Vendor Advisory

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.1 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

1th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

samsung