Samsung Devices Secure Folder improper export of android application components

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Samsung Devices. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Secure Folder. Performing a manipulation results in improper export of android application components. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-20990. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Samsung Devices (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the component Secure Folder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper export of android application components vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-926. The Android application exports a component for use by other applications, but does not properly restrict which applications can launch the component or access the data it contains. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper export of android application components in Secure Folder prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Secure Folder privilege.

The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-20990 since 12/11/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Improper export of android application components
CWE: CWE-926
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

12/11/2025 CVE reserved
03/16/2026 +95 days Advisory disclosed
03/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/20/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-20990 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-20990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351201

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2026 07:00
Updated: 03/20/2026 23:04
Changes: 03/16/2026 07:00 (65), 03/20/2026 23:04 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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