CVE-2026-20985
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Samsung Members app allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary URLs and launch arbitrary activities with the app's privileges. Attackers can potentially execute code or access sensitive data when users interact with malicious content. All Samsung device users with vulnerable Samsung Members app versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Samsung Members
📦 What is this software?
Members by Samsung
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing data theft, surveillance, or ransomware deployment through privilege escalation.
Likely Case
Phishing attacks, data exfiltration, or installation of malicious apps through user redirection.
If Mitigated
Limited to phishing attempts or minor data leakage if app sandboxing prevents privilege escalation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction (clicking malicious link). No authentication needed for initial access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.6.00.11
Vendor Advisory: https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=02
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store on Samsung device. 2. Search for 'Samsung Members'. 3. Update to version 5.6.00.11 or later. 4. Alternatively, update through Samsung Galaxy Store if available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Samsung Members app
androidTemporarily disable the vulnerable app until patched
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.voc
Restrict app permissions
androidRemove unnecessary permissions from Samsung Members app
adb shell pm revoke com.samsung.android.voc android.permission.INTERNET
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Educate users to avoid clicking unknown links in Samsung Members app
- Implement network filtering to block suspicious URLs and domains
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Samsung Members app version in Settings > Apps > Samsung Members > App infoCheck Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.samsung.android.voc | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Samsung Members version is 5.6.00.11 or higher📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual URL launches from Samsung Members app
- Suspicious activity intents from com.samsung.android.voc
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Samsung Members to unusual domains
- Redirects to suspicious URLs
SIEM Query:
source="android_logs" app="com.samsung.android.voc" (url_launch OR intent_start) suspicious_domain=*