CVE-2026-20996: High severity Samsung Smart Switch vulnerability
Published Mar 16, 2026
·Updated
Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to configure a downgraded scheme for authentication.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Samsung Smart Switch<3.7.69.15
Samsung Smart Switch<3.7.69.15
Event History
Mar 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20996?
CVE-2026-20996 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on authentication security.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20996?
To resolve CVE-2026-20996, update Samsung Smart Switch to version 3.7.69.15 or later.
3
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2026-20996?
CVE-2026-20996 can be exploited by remote attackers to configure a downgraded authentication scheme.
4
Which versions of Samsung Smart Switch are affected by CVE-2026-20996?
Samsung Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 are affected by CVE-2026-20996.
5
What happens if CVE-2026-20996 is not addressed?
If CVE-2026-20996 is not addressed, it may lead to unauthorized access through compromised authentication mechanisms.