PT-2026-6088 · Samsung · Knoxguardmanager

Moyu · CVE-2026-20978 · Published 2026-02-04 · Updated 2026-02-05

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.1

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions KnoxGuardManager versions prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1

Description A flaw exists in KnoxGuardManager that allows local attackers to bypass the application's persistence configuration due to improper authorization.

Recommendations Update KnoxGuardManager to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 or later.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-20978

Affected Products

Knoxguardmanager

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20978 · Vendor Advisory
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=02 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20978 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cveNotify/151058 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/150822 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/CVEtracker/43682 · Telegram Post