CVE-2026-20979
High
Description
Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Samsung Android
PublishedFeb 4, 2026
First seenFeb 4, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| samsung android | 15.0, 16.0 | — |
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