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CVE-2026-20976: Samsung Mobile Galaxy Store · Improper Input Validation

Affects Samsung Mobile Galaxy StoreSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
5.1Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Samsung MobileGalaxy StoreAffected–Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately update the Samsung Galaxy Store app to version 4.6.02 or later once the patch is available from Samsung to remediate the improper input validation issue.
  2. Restrict local device access to trusted personnel only, minimizing the risk of local exploitation by unauthorized users.
  3. Implement mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce app version controls and restrict installation of unauthorized applications.
  4. Monitor device logs and behavior for any unusual script execution or app activity that could indicate exploitation attempts.
  5. Educate users on the risks of granting local access to unknown apps or users and enforce strong device lock policies.
  6. For organizations with sensitive data on mobile devices, consider additional endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block script-based attacks locally.
  7. Coordinate with Samsung support channels to receive timely updates and advisories related to this vulnerability.
  8. Conduct regular security assessments of mobile endpoints to identify and remediate any residual risks related to this or similar vulnerabilities.

Description

CVE-2026-20976 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile's Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.02, caused by improper input validation (CWE-20). It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary scripts without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, indicating moderate risk. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The flaw affects the Galaxy Store app on Samsung mobile devices, potentially enabling script execution that could lead to local data manipulation or further attacks. European organizations using Samsung devices with the vulnerable Galaxy Store version may face risks, especially those with sensitive mobile endpoints.

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