CVE-2026-21055: CWE-926: Improper Export of Android Application Components in Samsung Mobile Bixby
Improper export of android application components in Bixby prior to version 4.0.70.8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21055) arises from improper export of Android application components in Samsung Mobile's Bixby app versions before 4.0.70.8. This misconfiguration enables local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of Bixby, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the affected device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, but results in high confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor has not yet published an official fix or remediation level for this issue.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the affected device. This could allow unauthorized control over Bixby-related functions and data. However, exploitation requires local access to the device.
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 devices running vulnerable versions of Bixby and monitor for suspicious local activity related to Bixby components.
CVE-2026-21055: CWE-926: Improper Export of Android Application Components in Samsung Mobile Bixby
Description
Improper export of android application components in Bixby prior to version 4.0.70.8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21055) arises from improper export of Android application components in Samsung Mobile's Bixby app versions before 4.0.70.8. This misconfiguration enables local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of Bixby, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the affected device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction, but results in high confidentiality and integrity impact. The vendor has not yet published an official fix or remediation level for this issue.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the affected device. This could allow unauthorized control over Bixby-related functions and data. However, exploitation requires local access to the device.
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 devices running vulnerable versions of Bixby and monitor for suspicious local activity related to Bixby components.
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: 6a50809768715ace430637a0
Added to database: 07/10/2026, 05:18:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/17/2026, 09:41:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 165
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