CVE-2026-20983: Samsung Mobile Devices · Improper Export of Android Application Components
Affects Samsung Mobile DevicesSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung MobileSamsung Mobile Devices | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should ensure all Samsung Mobile Devices are updated with the SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 or later patches as soon as they become available to remediate this vulnerability. Until patches are applied, strict physical security controls should be enforced to prevent unauthorized local access to devices. Employ device encryption and strong lock screen protections to reduce the risk of local exploitation. Additionally, organizations should monitor for unusual activity related to the Samsung Dialer app, such as unexpected call initiations or privilege escalations. Implement mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and remotely manage device configurations. Developers and security teams should audit Android application component exports to ensure only necessary components are exposed, following the principle of least privilege. Finally, educating users about the risks of granting physical access to untrusted individuals can help mitigate exploitation opportunities.
Description
Improper export of android application components in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Dialer privilege.