CVE-2026-20990: 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 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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 16 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung MobileSamsung Mobile Devices | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Apply the SMR March 2026 Release 1 update from Samsung Mobile as soon as it becomes available to patch the vulnerability.
- Enforce strict local device access controls, including strong authentication and device encryption, to prevent unauthorized local access.
- Limit installation of untrusted applications and monitor for suspicious local activity that could attempt to exploit this vulnerability.
- Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and restrict access to Secure Folder features.
- Educate users about the risks of local device compromise and encourage secure device usage practices.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on Secure Folder and related components to detect improper exports or privilege escalations.
- Monitor Samsung security advisories for any updates or additional patches related to this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2026-20990 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting Samsung Mobile devices' Secure Folder feature prior to the SMR March 2026 Release 1. It involves improper export of Android application components, allowing a local attacker with limited privileges to launch arbitrary activities within the Secure Folder environment. This flaw can lead to significant confidentiality and integrity breaches by enabling unauthorized access to sensitive data and operations protected by Secure Folder. Exploitation requires local access but no user interaction or elevated privileges beyond limited local rights. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. The vulnerability stems from CWE-926, which concerns improper export of components that should be restricted. Organizations using Samsung Mobile devices with Secure Folder should prioritize patching once updates are available and implement strict local access controls to mitigate risk. Countries with high Samsung device usage and strategic reliance on mobile security are most at risk. Given the high CVSS score (8.4) and potential impact, this vulnerability demands urgent attention from defenders.