CVE-2026-20979 HIGH

CVE-2026-20979

Published February 4, 2026
Last update February 26, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.4/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper privilege management in Settings prior to SMR Feb-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Settings privilege.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 4, 2026 CVE published
February 26, 2026 Record updated