Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to access sensitive data. (CVE-2026-21080)
Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.72.6 store sensitive information in cleartext, which can be accessed by adjacent attackers. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive data due to improper storage practices.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21080 describes a vulnerability in Smart Switch software where sensitive information is stored in cleartext in versions before 3.7.72.6. This flaw enables attackers with adjacent network access to retrieve sensitive data without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity and has no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with adjacent network access can obtain sensitive information stored in cleartext by the affected Smart Switch versions. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. There is no indication of privilege escalation, denial of service, or integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network adjacency exposure and restrict access to the affected Smart Switch instances to trusted users only.
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to access sensitive data. (CVE-2026-21080)
Description
Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.72.6 store sensitive information in cleartext, which can be accessed by adjacent attackers. This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive data due to improper storage practices.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21080 describes a vulnerability in Smart Switch software where sensitive information is stored in cleartext in versions before 3.7.72.6. This flaw enables attackers with adjacent network access to retrieve sensitive data without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity and has no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with adjacent network access can obtain sensitive information stored in cleartext by the affected Smart Switch versions. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. There is no indication of privilege escalation, denial of service, or integrity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit network adjacency exposure and restrict access to the affected Smart Switch instances to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-p9vq-h69g-vg4r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21080"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a79f0dfbf8831d539f61f93
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:15 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:01:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 2
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