CVE-2024-20867: Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Email prior to version 6.1.91.14 allows local attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-20867?

email: upgrade to 6.1.91.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-20867 being exploited?

CVE-2024-20867 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-2024-20867 affect?

CVE-2024-20867 affects email. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Email prior to version 6.1.91.14 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-20867?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-20867 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting email. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Email prior to version 6.1.91.14 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-05-07
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

2024-05-07 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung email UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.1.91.14

Fixed in: 6.1.91.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.1.91.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade email

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-2024-20867?

email: upgrade to 6.1.91.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-20867 being exploited?

CVE-2024-20867 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-2024-20867 affect?

CVE-2024-20867 affects email. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Email prior to version 6.1.91.14 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2024-20867?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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References

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