Members
CVE-2026-20986
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overwrite data within Samsung Members. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Samsung Members versions prior to 15.5.05.4 contain a path traversal vulnerability that enables local attackers to overwrite arbitrary data within the application. This vulnerability requires local access and valid user credentials but does not provide read access to sensitive information. No patch is currently available to address this issue.
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Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members. [CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Members. Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members.
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Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Path traversal in Samsung Members prior to Chinese version 15.5.05.4 allows local attackers to overwrite data within Samsung Members.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Samsung Members should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-20986, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 5.5. This could allow unauthorized file access. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.
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Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to versions 2.4.85.11 in Android O(8.1) and below, and 3.
An improper authorization vulnerability in Samsung Members "samsungrewards" scheme for deeplink in versions 2.4.83.9 in
Unprotected dynamic receiver in Samsung Members prior to version 4.2.005 allows attacker to launch arbitrary activity. R
Path traversal vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to version 5.0.00.11 allows attackers to read and write arbitrary
Improper input validation in Samsung Members prior to version 5.2.00.12 allows physical attackers to access data across
Members versions up to 5.6.00.11 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to connect arbitrary URL and launch arbi
Improper URL validation vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to version 14.0.07.1 allows attackers to access sensitive
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to version 13.6.08.5 allows local attacker to execute cal
Improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Members prior to versions 2.4.85.11 in Android O(8.1) and below, and 3.
Calling of non-existent provider in Samsung Members prior to version 2.4.81.13 (in Android O(8.1) and below) and 3.8.00.
Calling of non-existent provider in SMP sdk prior to version 3.0.9 allows unauthorized actions including denial of servi
Improper input validation in Samsung Members prior to version 5.5.01.3 allows remote attackers to connect arbitrary URL
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