CVE-2024-20805

Name: CVE-2024-20805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-04T01:15:09.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal vulnerability in ZipCompressor of MyFiles prior to SMR Jan-2024 Release 1 in Android 11 and Android 12, and version 14.5.00.21 in Android 13 allows local attackers to write arbitrary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path traversal vulnerability in ZipCompressor of MyFiles prior to SMR Jan-2024 Release 1 in Android 11 and Android 12, and version 14.5.00.21 in Android 13 allows local attackers to write arbitrary file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0
Samsung	Android	12.0
Samsung	Myfiles	< 14.5.00.21

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=01Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20805?

How severe is CVE-2024-20805?

CVE-2024-20805 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20805?

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