CVE-2026-20996: samsung smart_switch
CVSS: 7.1v4.0HighAnalyzed
Published 16-03-2026Last modified 16-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20996 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in samsung smart_switch. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v4.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 16-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Medium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.17% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Samsung1 product
- smart_switch< 3.7.69.15
1 vendor · 1 product