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Smart Switch CVE-2026-20998

| EUVDEUVD-2026-12313 HIGH
2026-03-16 SamsungMobile
7.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.1 HIGH
CVSS: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

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CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
P
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

3
EUVD ID Assigned
Mar 16, 2026 - 05:00 euvd
EUVD-2026-12313
Analysis Generated
Mar 16, 2026 - 05:00 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 16, 2026 - 04:32 nvd
HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

AnalysisAI

Samsung Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent security controls. This vulnerability could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access to the application without valid credentials. No patch is currently available for this high-severity issue.

Technical ContextAI

Smart Switch is Samsung's data transfer and backup software used to migrate content between mobile devices and computers. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication implementation, though no specific CWE classification was provided. Without a CWE mapping, the exact authentication bypass mechanism remains unclear, but common patterns include missing authentication checks, weak session management, or flawed credential validation. The network-based attack vector (AV:N) indicates the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring local access to the affected system.

RemediationAI

Update Samsung Smart Switch to version 3.7.69.15 or later immediately to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. The patch is available through Samsung's official Smart Switch download page or through automatic updates within the application. Until patching is complete, users should avoid using Smart Switch on untrusted networks and be cautious of any unexpected authentication prompts or behaviors when using the application. Given the user interaction requirement for exploitation, maintaining awareness during Smart Switch sessions provides an additional layer of protection.

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