CVE-2024-20816

Name: CVE-2024-20816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-06T03:15:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication vulnerability in onCharacteristicWriteRequest in Auto Hotspot prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 allows adjacent attackers connect to victim's mobile hotspot without user awareness.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in onCharacteristicWriteRequest in Auto Hotspot prior to SMR Feb-2024 Release 1 allows adjacent attackers connect to victim's mobile hotspot without user awareness.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	11.0
Samsung	Android	12.0
Samsung	Android	13.0
Samsung	Android	14.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=02Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=02Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20816?

How severe is CVE-2024-20816?

CVE-2024-20816 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20816?

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