CVE-2026-20975: Samsung Cloud · Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
Affects Samsung CloudSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.1 Low.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung MobileSamsung Cloud | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-20975, European organizations should ensure all Samsung mobile devices are updated to Samsung Cloud version 5.6.11 or later, where the vulnerability is patched. Device management policies should restrict local access to trusted personnel only and enforce strong endpoint security controls to prevent unauthorized local code execution. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor and control app versions and permissions. Additionally, organizations should educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications that could gain local access and exploit such vulnerabilities. Regular audits of device configurations and Samsung Cloud usage can help detect anomalous file access patterns. Where possible, sensitive data should be encrypted at rest and in transit within Samsung Cloud to reduce exposure from unauthorized local access. Finally, consider alternative secure cloud storage solutions if Samsung Cloud usage cannot be adequately controlled or updated promptly.
Description
CVE-2026-20975 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11, caused by improper handling of insufficient permissions. This flaw allows local attackers to access specific files via arbitrary paths without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability stems from CWE-280, indicating improper privilege checks. Exploitation requires local access but can lead to unauthorized file disclosure. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The impact on confidentiality is limited, with no effect on integrity or availability. European organizations using Samsung Cloud on mobile devices could be affected, especially where Samsung devices have significant market share. Mitigation involves updating Samsung Cloud to version 5.