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CVE-2026-20993: Samsung Assistant · : Improper Export of Android Application Components

Affects Samsung AssistantSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
4.8Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% 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:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Samsung MobileSamsung AssistantAffected–Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-20993, organizations and users should: 1) Update Samsung Assistant to version 9.3.10.7 or later as soon as the patch is available from Samsung to ensure the improper export issue is resolved. 2) Until patches are applied, restrict local access to devices by enforcing strong device lock mechanisms and controlling app installations to prevent malicious local apps from exploiting the vulnerability. 3) Review and audit Android application component export settings on Samsung devices where possible, using developer tools or mobile device management (MDM) solutions, to identify and restrict improperly exported components. 4) Employ endpoint security solutions that monitor for suspicious local app behavior or unauthorized access attempts. 5) Educate users on the risks of installing untrusted local applications and the importance of device physical security. 6) For enterprise environments, consider restricting Samsung Assistant usage or isolating sensitive data from vulnerable components until remediation is complete. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on local access control, component export auditing, and interim protective measures.

Description

Improper export of android application components in Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.3.10.7 allows local attacker to access saved information.

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