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Smart Switch CVE-2026-20999

| EUVDEUVD-2026-12315 HIGH
Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay (CWE-294)
2026-03-16 SamsungMobile
7.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Capture authentication session token
  2. Exploit
    Replay token in subsequent request
  3. Execution
    Bypass authentication check
  4. Impact
    Trigger privileged function

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Replay attack prevention
Exploitation Conditions

Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 with session replay vulnerability. Attacker must obtain valid authentication token from prior legitimate session, then reuse it. User interaction required to initially generate valid token.

Impact

Despite the high CVSS score of 7.1, several factors moderate the real-world risk. The attack requires user interaction (UI:P) which significantly limits automated exploitation potential. No EPSS score is available to indicate exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. No proof-of-concept code has been published. The attack complexity is low (AC:L) and requires no privileges (PR:N), but the user interaction requirement makes mass exploitation less likely. This appears to be a moderate-priority issue rather than critical, suitable for regular patching cycles rather than emergency response.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker on the same network as a Smart Switch user could capture authentication traffic during a legitimate session, then replay those credentials to access privileged functions within the application. This would require the attacker to position themselves to intercept network traffic and wait for a user to initiate a Smart Switch session, making targeted attacks more feasible than mass exploitation.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026

Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 contain a replay attack vulnerability in the authentication mechanism that allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and execute privileged functions without valid credentials. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but poses a significant risk as no patch is currently available. Organizations using affected Smart Switch deployments should implement network-level controls to restrict access until an update is released.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 16, 2026 - 05:00 CVSS 7.1

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Samsung Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 that allows remote attackers to replay authentication credentials to trigger privileged functions without proper authorization. The vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to high confidentiality impact according to the CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1. No proof-of-concept code or active exploitation has been reported at this time.

RemediationAI

Upgrade Samsung Smart Switch to version 3.7.69.15 or later to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. Users can update through the Samsung Smart Switch application's built-in update mechanism or download the latest version from Samsung's official website. As a temporary mitigation, limit the use of Smart Switch to trusted networks only and avoid using it on public or untrusted Wi-Fi networks where attackers could potentially capture authentication traffic for replay attacks.

Affected VersionsENISA

Smart Switch patch: 3.7.69.15

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Smart Switch is Samsung's data transfer application used to migrate content between devices. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of authentication tokens or session credentials, allowing attackers to capture and replay legitimate authentication sequences to bypass security controls. While no specific CWE is assigned, this type of flaw typically falls under authentication bypass categories such as CWE-294 (Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay). The network-based attack vector indicates the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without local access to the affected system.

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Severity by source

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Authentication bypass by replay in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to trigger privileged functions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Samsung Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow attackers to access sensitive data without proper authorization. Organizations using affected versions face potential data exposure risks, particularly for users who interact with malicious content or compromised systems.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Restrict Samsung Smart Switch network access through firewall rules to internal networks only; disable credential caching and force re-authentication for sensitive operations; require multi-factor authentication for any privileged functions accessible through Smart Switch; segment affected systems from critical infrastructure; monitor for suspicious authentication replay patterns in application logs; disable the application entirely on systems that do not require it until patch is available.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 50% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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