CVE-2026-20969
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Publication date: 2026-01-09

Last updated on: 2026-01-09

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper input validation in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to access file with system privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
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Published
2026-01-09
Last Modified
2026-01-09
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2026-20969
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samsung secsettings *
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is due to improper input validation in the SecSettings component before the SMR Jan-2026 Release 1. It allows a local attacker to access files with system-level privileges. Exploiting this vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger it.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to files with system privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification on the affected device.

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