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CVE-2026-20997

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2026-20997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0
5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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
0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SamsungSmart Switch< 3.7.69.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20997?
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to potentially bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-20997?
CVE-2026-20997 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20997?
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