CVE-2026-21024: CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management in Samsung Mobile Samsung System Support Service
CVE-2026-21024 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung System Support Service affecting versions prior to 8. 0. 8. 0. It involves improper privilege management that allows local attackers with some privileges to trigger privileged functions without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 6. 3, indicating a moderate risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-21024, affects Samsung System Support Service prior to version 8.0.8.0. It is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management), meaning the software does not correctly enforce privilege restrictions, allowing local attackers with limited privileges to invoke privileged functions improperly. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges but no user interaction, and the impact includes low confidentiality and integrity impact but high scope and availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Samsung Mobile as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with some privileges to execute privileged functions within the Samsung System Support Service, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system instability. The CVSS score of 6.3 reflects a medium severity with moderate impact on system availability and scope. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the affected versions are prior to 8.0.8.0, though exact affected versions are not listed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to the Samsung System Support Service. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to local users as a precaution.
CVE-2026-21024: CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management in Samsung Mobile Samsung System Support Service
Description
CVE-2026-21024 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung System Support Service affecting versions prior to 8. 0. 8. 0. It involves improper privilege management that allows local attackers with some privileges to trigger privileged functions without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 6. 3, indicating a moderate risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-21024, affects Samsung System Support Service prior to version 8.0.8.0. It is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management), meaning the software does not correctly enforce privilege restrictions, allowing local attackers with limited privileges to invoke privileged functions improperly. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and privileges but no user interaction, and the impact includes low confidentiality and integrity impact but high scope and availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Samsung Mobile as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers with some privileges to execute privileged functions within the Samsung System Support Service, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system instability. The CVSS score of 6.3 reflects a medium severity with moderate impact on system availability and scope. There are no known exploits in the wild, and the affected versions are prior to 8.0.8.0, though exact affected versions are not listed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to the Samsung System Support Service. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to local users as a precaution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.805Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0414eecbff5d86106d957d
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 6:06:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 6:21:55 AM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 9:46:45 AM
Views: 5
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