CVE-2026-21052: CWE-22 Path traversal in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21052 is a path traversal vulnerability in the SemClipboardService component of Samsung Mobile Devices. This flaw exists in versions prior to the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers with privileged access to read files with system-level privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a path traversal issue (CWE-22) in the SemClipboardService of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects versions before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. Local attackers with elevated privileges can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the device with system privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local privileged attacker to access files with system-level privileges, potentially exposing sensitive system files or data. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure on affected Samsung Mobile Devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local privileged access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the SemClipboardService component.
CVE-2026-21052: CWE-22 Path traversal in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21052 is a path traversal vulnerability in the SemClipboardService component of Samsung Mobile Devices. This flaw exists in versions prior to the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers with privileged access to read files with system-level privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.8, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.8medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal issue (CWE-22) in the SemClipboardService of Samsung Mobile Devices. It affects versions before the SMR Jul-2026 Release 1. Local attackers with elevated privileges can exploit this flaw to access arbitrary files on the device with system privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local privileged attacker to access files with system-level privileges, potentially exposing sensitive system files or data. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure on affected Samsung Mobile Devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local privileged access to trusted users only and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the SemClipboardService component.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.820Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a50809768715ace43063797
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/10/2026, 05:33:15 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 05:33:15 UTC
Views: 4
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