PT-2026-6089 · Samsung · Samsung Settings

Vignesh.K.G · Published 2026-02-04 · Updated 2026-02-09 · CVE-2026-20979

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v4.0

8.4

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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

Description A flaw exists in privilege management within Samsung Settings. This allows local attackers to execute arbitrary actions with elevated privileges.

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

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-20979

Affected Products

Samsung Settings

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20979 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20979 · Security Note
• https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=02 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/CVEtracker/43683 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cveNotify/150823 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/2020814980678111247 · Twitter Post