CVE-2026-20978

Summary

Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Samsung MobileSamsung Mobile DevicesSMR Feb-2026 Release in Android 13, 14, 15unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-269 Impoper Privilege Management

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References