Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Samsung Smart Switch - CVE-2026-20999

 

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Samsung Smart Switch - CVE-2026-20999

Published: March 3, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU123443
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20999
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function. A remote attacker can install arbitrary application on the target device.


Affected software

Samsung Smart Switch

How to mitigate CVE-2026-20999

Install updates from vendor's website.

Samsung Smart Switch - update to 3.7.69.15

External References

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