CVE-2026-20978 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-20978

Published February 4, 2026
Last update February 4, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper authorization in KnoxGuardManager prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the application.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 4, 2026 CVE published
February 4, 2026 Record updated