CVE-2026-20975: Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-20975?

cloud: upgrade to 5.6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-20975 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20975 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-2026-20975 affect?

CVE-2026-20975 affects cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-20975?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-20975 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting cloud. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-01-09
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

2026-01-09 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung cloud UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.6.11

Fixed in: 5.6.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.6.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cloud

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-20975?

cloud: upgrade to 5.6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-20975 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20975 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-2026-20975 affect?

CVE-2026-20975 affects cloud. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Improper handling of insufficient permission in Samsung Cloud prior to version 5.6.11 allows local attackers to access specific files in arbitrary path.

How urgent is CVE-2026-20975?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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