CVE-2026-21040: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Improper access control in IAFDService prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to use the privileged APIs.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in the IAFDService of Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with some privilege to use privileged APIs that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but the attacker must have privileges. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access privileged APIs improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized actions affecting confidentiality and availability on the device. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact with significant potential consequences if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented. Users and administrators 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
Improper access control in IAFDService prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to use the privileged APIs.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in the IAFDService of Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with some privilege to use privileged APIs that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, but the attacker must have privileges. The impact includes high confidentiality and availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access privileged APIs improperly, potentially leading to unauthorized actions affecting confidentiality and availability on the device. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact with significant potential consequences if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation is currently documented. Users and administrators 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: 07/17/2026, 09:52:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 58
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