CVE-2026-20998General(samsung / smart_switch)

LOWCVSS 9.8 · CRITICAL

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch samsung smart_switch systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • smart_switch

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 3 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 2 mentions (2026-03-16); latest day: 1
  • 3 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
smart_switch

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 2d
01122Mentions · 2026-03-16: 2Mentions · 2026-03-17: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-03-16: 2Technical Details · 2026-03-16: 1Technical Details · 2026-03-17: 103-1603-17
Signal classification3 categories
General
133.3%
Patch
133.3%
Disclosure
133.3%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-03-162
General1Patch1
2026-03-171
Disclosure1
Full discourse3 posts
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-20998 Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-20998

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-20998 reveals an authentication bypass in Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15, enabling remote attackers to bypass authentication.

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  • Fernando Karl@fernandokarl
    General

    🚨 Attention, cybersecurity pros! CVE-2026-20998 has been identified, exposing critical vulnerabilities. Stay ahead with robust patch management and vigilant monitoring! What steps are you taking to secure your systems? 💻🔒 #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #CVE2026

    Post summary

    The post alerts to the existence of CVE-2026-20998 and urges patch management, but offers no technical, exploit, or PoC details.

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    257 followersView on X
  • Fernando Karl@fernandokarl
    Patch

    🚨 Alerta crítico! CVE-2026-20998 (CVSSv3: 9.8) pode ser explorada remotamente sem autenticação. Acesse imediatamente as orientações para mitigar riscos e proteger seus sistemas! ⚠️ 👉 Mais detalhes aqui: https://www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2026-20998 #Cybersecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #CVE

    Post summary

    The post announces CVE-2026‑20998, highlights its severe remote‑access nature, and directs users to mitigation guidance via Tenable.

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    257 followersView on X
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