CVE-2026-21051: CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Incorrect default permissions in WLAN security prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to configure TencentWifiSecurity settings.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-21051 and classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), affects Samsung Mobile Devices. It involves incorrect default permissions in WLAN security components before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1, which enables local attackers to modify TencentWifiSecurity settings. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity. There is no official remediation level or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit incorrect default permissions to configure TencentWifiSecurity settings on affected Samsung Mobile Devices. This could potentially lead to unauthorized changes in WLAN security configurations. No evidence of known exploits in the wild has been reported.
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-2026-21051: CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
Incorrect default permissions in WLAN security prior to SMR Jul-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to configure TencentWifiSecurity settings.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-21051 and classified under CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions), affects Samsung Mobile Devices. It involves incorrect default permissions in WLAN security components before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1, which enables local attackers to modify TencentWifiSecurity settings. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating a medium severity with local attack vector and low complexity. There is no official remediation level or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit incorrect default permissions to configure TencentWifiSecurity settings on affected Samsung Mobile Devices. This could potentially lead to unauthorized changes in WLAN security configurations. No evidence of known exploits in the wild has been reported.
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
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.819Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50809768715ace43063794
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 09:59:18 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 72
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