CVE-2026-20982 — MEDIUM (6.0)

Vulnerability Description

Path traversal in ShortcutService prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged local attacker to create file with system privilege.

CVSS Score

6.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20982?

CVE-2026-20982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Path traversal in ShortcutService prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows privileged local attacker to create file with system privilege.

How severe is CVE-2026-20982?

CVE-2026-20982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20982?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Android.