CVE-2026-20988
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CVE-2026-20988 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Android | 16.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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