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CVE-2026-20980

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2026-20980 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in PACM prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to execute arbitrary commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in PACM prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0
7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/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
0.23%

13.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SamsungAndroid14.0
SamsungAndroid15.0
SamsungAndroid16.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20980?
Improper input validation in PACM prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2026-20980?
CVE-2026-20980 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20980?
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