CVE-2026-20988 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	16.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=03Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20988?

CVE-2026-20988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 requir...

How severe is CVE-2026-20988?

CVE-2026-20988 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20988?

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