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Samsung KnoxGuardManager Improper Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Configuration Bypass

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in KnoxGuardManager prior to the SMR July 2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass the application's persistence configuration due to improper authorization. This issue affects Samsung devices running Android versions 14, 15, and 16.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass the persistence configuration of the KnoxGuardManager application.

Remediation

Users can apply the SMR July 2026 Release 1 update, which includes the patch for this vulnerability.

Added: Jul 10, 2026, 5:26 AM
Updated: Jul 10, 2026, 5:26 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
9.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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