CVE-2024-20851

Name: CVE-2024-20851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-02T03:15:10.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.3.00.4 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Data Store privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.3.00.4 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Data Store privilege.

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

0.14%

3.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Cloud	< 5.3.00.4

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=04Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=04Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20851?

Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.3.00.4 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Data Store privilege.

How severe is CVE-2024-20851?

CVE-2024-20851 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20851?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-20851?

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Source: NVD / NIST