CVE-2026-20992 Details
Description
Improper authorization in Settings prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to disable configuring the background data usage of application.
A vulnerability exists in the Settings application of Samsung Mobile devices running Android versions 13 through 16, prior to the March 2026 Security Maintenance Release. This vulnerability allows local attackers to disable the option for users to manage background data usage for applications. The issue arises from improper authorization, which the latest security update addresses by implementing the necessary authorization controls.
Users can update their devices to the March 2026 Security Maintenance Release to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=03 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| samsung android | 13.0 - 13.0 smr-apr-2022-r1 13.0 smr-apr-2023-r1 13.0 smr-apr-2024-r1 13.0 smr-apr-2025-r1 13.0 smr-aug-2022-r1 13.0 smr-aug-2023-r1 13.0 smr-aug-2024-r1 13.0 smr-aug-2025-r1 13.0 smr-dec-2021-r1 13.0 smr-dec-2022-r1 13.0 smr-dec-2023-r1 13.0 smr-dec-2024-r1 13.0 smr-dec-2025-r1 13.0 smr-feb-2022-r1 13.0 smr-feb-2023-r1 13.0 smr-feb-2024-r1 13.0 smr-feb-2025-r1 13.0 smr-feb-2026-r1 13.0 smr-jan-2022-r1 13.0 smr-jan-2023-r1 13.0 smr-jan-2024-r1 13.0 smr-jan-2025-r1 13.0 smr-jan-2026-r1 13.0 smr-jul-2022-r1 13.0 smr-jul-2023-r1 13.0 smr-jul-2024-r1 13.0 smr-jul-2025-r1 13.0 smr-jun-2022-r1 13.0 smr-jun-2023-r1 13.0 smr-jun-2024-r1 13.0 smr-jun-2025-r1 13.0 smr-mar-2022-r1 13.0 smr-mar-2023-r1 13.0 smr-mar-2024-r1 13.0 smr-mar-2025-r1 13.0 smr-may-2022-r1 13.0 smr-may-2023-r1 13.0 smr-may-2024-r1 13.0 smr-may-2025-r1 13.0 smr-nov-2021-r1 13.0 smr-nov-2022-r1 13.0 smr-nov-2023-r1 13.0 smr-nov-2024-r1 13.0 smr-nov-2025-r1 13.0 smr-oct-2022-r1 13.0 smr-oct-2023-r1 13.0 smr-oct-2024-r1 13.0 smr-oct-2025-r1 13.0 smr-sep-2022-r1 13.0 smr-sep-2023-r1 13.0 smr-sep-2024-r1 13.0 smr-sep-2025-r1 14.0 - 14.0 smr-apr-2022-r1 14.0 smr-apr-2023-r1 14.0 smr-apr-2024-r1 14.0 smr-apr-2025-r1 14.0 smr-aug-2022-r1 14.0 smr-aug-2023-r1 14.0 smr-aug-2024-r1 14.0 smr-aug-2025-r1 14.0 smr-dec-2021-r1 14.0 smr-dec-2022-r1 14.0 smr-dec-2023-r1 14.0 smr-dec-2024-r1 14.0 smr-dec-2025-r1 14.0 smr-feb-2022-r1 14.0 smr-feb-2023-r1 14.0 smr-feb-2024-r1 14.0 smr-feb-2025-r1 14.0 smr-feb-2026-r1 14.0 smr-jan-2022-r1 14.0 smr-jan-2023-r1 14.0 smr-jan-2024-r1 14.0 smr-jan-2025-r1 14.0 smr-jan-2026-r1 14.0 smr-jul-2022-r1 14.0 smr-jul-2023-r1 14.0 smr-jul-2024-r1 14.0 smr-jul-2025-r1 14.0 smr-jun-2022-r1 14.0 smr-jun-2023-r1 14.0 smr-jun-2024-r1 14.0 smr-jun-2025-r1 14.0 smr-mar-2022-r1 14.0 smr-mar-2023-r1 14.0 smr-mar-2024-r1 14.0 smr-mar-2025-r1 14.0 smr-may-2022-r1 14.0 smr-may-2023-r1 14.0 smr-may-2024-r1 14.0 smr-may-2025-r1 14.0 smr-nov-2021-r1 14.0 smr-nov-2022-r1 14.0 smr-nov-2023-r1 14.0 smr-nov-2024-r1 14.0 smr-nov-2025-r1 14.0 smr-oct-2022-r1 14.0 smr-oct-2023-r1 14.0 smr-oct-2024-r1 14.0 smr-oct-2025-r1 14.0 smr-sep-2022-r1 14.0 smr-sep-2023-r1 14.0 smr-sep-2024-r1 14.0 smr-sep-2025-r1 15.0 - 15.0 smr-apr-2025-r1 15.0 smr-aug-2025-r1 15.0 smr-dec-2025-r1 15.0 smr-feb-2025-r1 15.0 smr-feb-2026-r1 15.0 smr-jan-2025-r1 15.0 smr-jan-2026-r1 15.0 smr-jul-2025-r1 15.0 smr-jun-2025-r1 15.0 smr-mar-2025-r1 15.0 smr-may-2025-r1 15.0 smr-nov-2025-r1 15.0 smr-oct-2025-r1 15.0 smr-sep-2025-r1 16.0 - 16.0 smr-aug-2025-r1 16.0 smr-dec-2025-r1 16.0 smr-feb-2026-r1 16.0 smr-jan-2026-r1 16.0 smr-nov-2025-r1 16.0 smr-oct-2025-r1 16.0 smr-sep-2025-r1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 16, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |