CVE-2017-18680

Name: CVE-2017-18680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-07T16:15:16.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18680 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) (tablets) software. The lockscreen interface allows Add User actions, leading to an unintended ability to access user data in external storage. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) (tablets) software. The lockscreen interface allows Add User actions, leading to an unintended ability to access user data in external storage. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7797 (March 2017).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	6.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18680?

How severe is CVE-2017-18680?

CVE-2017-18680 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18680?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST