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CVE-2026-20974

MEDIUMCVSS 5.2/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2026-20974 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in data related to network restrictions prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Carrier Relock.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in data related to network restrictions prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Carrier Relock.

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

CVSS 4.0
5.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.17%

7.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SamsungAndroid13.0Smr-Apr-2022-R1
SamsungAndroid14.0Smr-Apr-2022-R1
SamsungAndroid15.0Smr-Apr-2025-R1
SamsungAndroid16.0Smr-Aug-2025-R1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20974?
Improper input validation in data related to network restrictions prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Carrier Relock.
How severe is CVE-2026-20974?
CVE-2026-20974 has a CVSS score of 5.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20974?
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