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 with limited privileges to access clipboard data without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild and no explicit patch information is provided.
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 low privileges to bypass authorization controls and access clipboard data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-939 (Improper Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality only with low severity.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access clipboard data without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive information copied to the clipboard. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1, upgrading to that release or later may address the issue if the vendor has issued a fix. Until then, restrict local access to trusted users only.
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 with limited privileges to access clipboard data without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating a medium severity level. There are no known exploits in the wild and no explicit patch information is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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 low privileges to bypass authorization controls and access clipboard data. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-939 (Improper Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality only with low severity.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access clipboard data without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive information copied to the clipboard. There is no impact on integrity or availability reported. No known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vulnerability affects versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1, upgrading to that release or later may address the issue if the vendor has issued a fix. Until then, restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-7mw8-p48c-365r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21062"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79f0e3bf8831d539f62ecc
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 16:26:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 91
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