CVE-2024-20871

Name: CVE-2024-20871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-07T05:15:51.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20871 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Keyboard prior to version One UI 5.1.1 allows physical attackers to partially bypass the factory reset protection.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Keyboard prior to version One UI 5.1.1 allows physical attackers to partially bypass the factory reset protection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	One Ui	< 5.1.1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=05Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20871?

Improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Keyboard prior to version One UI 5.1.1 allows physical attackers to partially bypass the factory reset protection.

How severe is CVE-2024-20871?

CVE-2024-20871 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20871?

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-2024-20871?

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Source: NVD / NIST