CVE-2026-20969

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductSamsung Android
PublishedJan 9, 2026
First seenJan 9, 2026

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
samsung android13.0, 14.0, 15.0, 16.0—

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