CVE-2026-21040: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21040 is an improper access control vulnerability in the IAFDService component of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It allows local privileged attackers to access privileged APIs without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.9. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper access control in the IAFDService on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. Local attackers with some level of privilege can exploit this flaw to use privileged APIs that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and the attacker must have privileges. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact, but no cloud service or remote exploitation is involved. No official remediation or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can leverage this vulnerability to access privileged APIs improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access within the device. The impact affects confidentiality and availability at a high level, but exploitation requires local privileged access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates and apply the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
CVE-2026-21040: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21040 is an improper access control vulnerability in the IAFDService component of Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It allows local privileged attackers to access privileged APIs without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.9. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper access control in the IAFDService on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. Local attackers with some level of privilege can exploit this flaw to use privileged APIs that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates that the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, and the attacker must have privileges. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact, but no cloud service or remote exploitation is involved. No official remediation or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can leverage this vulnerability to access privileged APIs improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access within the device. The impact affects confidentiality and availability at a high level, but exploitation requires local privileged access, limiting the attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Samsung Mobile advisories for updates and apply the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.815Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50809568715ace43063763
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:13 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 05:33:38 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 05:47:20 UTC
Views: 2
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