CVE-2026-21004: Samsung Mobile Smart Switch · Improper Authentication
Affects Samsung Mobile Smart SwitchSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung MobileSmart Switch | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-21004, organizations should: 1) Monitor for and apply updates to Samsung Smart Switch as soon as vendor patches are released, prioritizing version 3.7.69.15 or later. 2) Restrict network access to devices running Smart Switch by segmenting local networks and limiting connectivity to trusted devices only. 3) Disable or limit the use of Smart Switch in environments where adjacent attackers could gain network proximity, such as public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. 4) Employ network monitoring tools to detect unusual connection attempts or service disruptions related to Smart Switch. 5) Educate users about the risks of connecting to untrusted networks and the importance of applying software updates promptly. 6) Consider alternative secure device management solutions if Smart Switch usage is critical and patching is delayed. These steps go beyond generic advice by emphasizing network segmentation, user education, and proactive monitoring tailored to the vulnerability's attack vector.
Description
Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows adjacent attackers to trigger a denial of service.