CVE-2024-20852: Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.13.22

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-20852?

smartthings: upgrade to 1.8.13.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-20852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-20852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-20852 affect?

CVE-2024-20852 affects smartthings. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.13.22 allows local attackers to access testing configuration.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-20852?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-20852 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting smartthings. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.13.22 allows local attackers to access testing configuration.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-02 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung smartthings UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.13.22

Fixed in: 1.8.13.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartthings || rpm -q smartthings || smartthings --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.13.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smartthings

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smartthings

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-20852?

smartthings: upgrade to 1.8.13.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-20852 being exploited?

CVE-2024-20852 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-20852 affect?

CVE-2024-20852 affects smartthings. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver vulnerability in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.13.22 allows local attackers to access testing configuration.

How urgent is CVE-2024-20852?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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