Samsung SecSettings Local Priv Escalation via Input Validation
CVE-2026-20969 Published on January 9, 2026

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.

NVD


Products Associated with CVE-2026-20969

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Affected Versions

Samsung Mobile Devices Version SMR Jan-2026 Release in Selected Android 13, 14, 15, 16 devices is unaffected by CVE-2026-20969

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
5.65%

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