CVE-2026-20986

Name: CVE-2026-20986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-04T07:16:00.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members.

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

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

0.15%

4.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Members	< 15.5.05.4

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=02Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20986?

Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members.

How severe is CVE-2026-20986?

CVE-2026-20986 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20986?

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-2026-20986?

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Source: NVD / NIST