CVE-2026-21010: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21010 is a vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in Retail Mode before the SMR April 2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to trigger privileged functions without user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 6, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability affects Samsung Mobile Devices generally, with no specific versions detailed. The vendor has not issued an advisory or fix at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21010) arises from improper input validation in the Retail Mode feature of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR April 2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with low privileges to invoke privileged functions, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. The flaw is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Samsung Mobile, and no exploits are currently known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to execute privileged functions, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. The CVSS score of 6.6 reflects a medium severity with high impact on core security properties. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to devices and avoid enabling Retail Mode if possible. Monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-21010: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21010 is a vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in Retail Mode before the SMR April 2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers with limited privileges to trigger privileged functions without user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6. 6, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability affects Samsung Mobile Devices generally, with no specific versions detailed. The vendor has not issued an advisory or fix at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.6medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21010) arises from improper input validation in the Retail Mode feature of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR April 2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with low privileges to invoke privileged functions, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. The flaw is categorized under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Samsung Mobile, and no exploits are currently known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to execute privileged functions, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. The CVSS score of 6.6 reflects a medium severity with high impact on core security properties. However, there are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to devices and avoid enabling Retail Mode if possible. Monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.803Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69dc86eb82d89c981f39d4c8
Added to database: 4/13/2026, 6:02:19 AM
Last enriched: 4/20/2026, 6:29:41 AM
Last updated: 5/28/2026, 8:03:03 PM
Views: 46
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