CVE-2020-13834

Name: CVE-2020-13834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-04T18:15:14.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13834 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (with TEEGRIS) software. Secure Folder does not properly restrict use of Android Debug Bridge (adb) for arbitrary installations. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) (with TEEGRIS) software. Secure Folder does not properly restrict use of Android Debug Bridge (adb) for arbitrary installations. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-17369 (June 2020).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13834?

How severe is CVE-2020-13834?

CVE-2020-13834 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13834?

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