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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2026-20996

Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.

Vulnerability Description

Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungSmart Switch< 3.7.69.15

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20996?

CVE-2026-20996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.

How severe is CVE-2026-20996?

CVE-2026-20996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20996?

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