CVE-2026-20994: URL redirection in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.01.1 allows local attackers to potentially get access

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-20994?

account: upgrade to 15.5.01.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-20994 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20994 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-2026-20994 affect?

CVE-2026-20994 affects account. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). URL redirection in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.01.1 allows local attackers to potentially get access token.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-20994?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-20994 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting account. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

URL redirection in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.01.1 allows local attackers to potentially get access token.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2026-03-16
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

2026-03-16 14:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung account UPGRADE

Affected: < 15.5.01.1

Fixed in: 15.5.01.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 15.5.01.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade account

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-2026-20994?

account: upgrade to 15.5.01.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-20994 being exploited?

CVE-2026-20994 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-2026-20994 affect?

CVE-2026-20994 affects account. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). URL redirection in Samsung Account prior to version 15.5.01.1 allows local attackers to potentially get access token.

How urgent is CVE-2026-20994?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Samsung vulnerabilities

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