Authorization bypass in SemClipboardService prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access clipboard data. (CVE-2026-21062)
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in SemClipboardService prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 that allows local attackers to access clipboard data without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects local privilege levels and does not require user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The severity is assessed as medium.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21062 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in SemClipboardService versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to access clipboard data without proper authorization. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a moderate impact on confidentiality. No cloud service is involved, and no patch or vendor advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can bypass authorization controls to access clipboard data, potentially exposing sensitive information stored temporarily in the clipboard. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 or later once available to remediate this issue.
Authorization bypass in SemClipboardService prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access clipboard data. (CVE-2026-21062)
Description
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in SemClipboardService prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 that allows local attackers to access clipboard data without proper authorization. This vulnerability affects local privilege levels and does not require user interaction. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The severity is assessed as medium.
CVSS v4.0
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21062 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in SemClipboardService versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to access clipboard data without proper authorization. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a moderate impact on confidentiality. No cloud service is involved, and no patch or vendor advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can bypass authorization controls to access clipboard data, potentially exposing sensitive information stored temporarily in the clipboard. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 or later once available to remediate this issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-7mw8-p48c-365r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21062"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a79f0e3bf8831d539f62ecc
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:05:17 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 6
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