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CVE-2026-20998

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2026-20998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to 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
7.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/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
0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SamsungSmart Switch< 3.7.69.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20998?
Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-20998?
CVE-2026-20998 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20998?
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