CVE-2026-21059: CWE-926 Improper export of android application components in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21059 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper export of Android application components, which allows local attackers to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts app.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-926) arises from improper export of Android application components in Samsung Contacts before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers to leverage the app's privileges to delete files, potentially impacting data integrity or availability within the device's contacts application environment. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, which may lead to loss or corruption of contact data or related files. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond the app's existing privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
CVE-2026-21059: CWE-926 Improper export of android application components in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21059 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper export of Android application components, which allows local attackers to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts app.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile Devices
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-926) arises from improper export of Android application components in Samsung Contacts before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers to leverage the app's privileges to delete files, potentially impacting data integrity or availability within the device's contacts application environment. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, which may lead to loss or corruption of contact data or related files. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond the app's existing privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.821Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7980bbbf8831d5394649d1
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 07:41:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:42:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 54
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