CVE-2020-28342

Name: CVE-2020-28342
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-08T05:15:11.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28342 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) (China / India) software. The S Secure application allows attackers to bypass authentication for a locked Gallery application via the Reminder application. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P(9.0) and Q(10.0) (China / India) software. The S Secure application allows attackers to bypass authentication for a locked Gallery application via the Reminder application. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-18689 (November 2020).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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: Nov 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28342?

How severe is CVE-2020-28342?

CVE-2020-28342 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28342?

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