CVE-2026-20975

Name: CVE-2026-20975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-09T07:16:04.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.1/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20975 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/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

0.14%

3.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Cloud	< 5.6.11

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20975?

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

How severe is CVE-2026-20975?

CVE-2026-20975 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20975?

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-2026-20975?

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Source: NVD / NIST