CVE-2024-20828 Missing authorization in Samsung Internet
Physical attackers can access files downloaded in SecretMode without authentication due to improper authorization checks in Samsung Internet.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-20828?
CVE-2024-20828 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Internet, published on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper authorization verification vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 24.0 allows physical attackers to access files downloaded in SecretMode without proper authentication.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20828?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Internet.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20828 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-20828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Internet
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg8c-mxmr-vcqr.