CVE-2026-21060: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21060 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper input validation that allows physical attackers to access data across multiple user profiles. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a high impact on data confidentiality. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21060) affects Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20), which enables physical attackers to bypass user profile data isolation and access data across multiple profiles. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with physical attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and security controls. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the device can exploit this vulnerability to access data belonging to multiple user profiles, potentially compromising sensitive information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and security controls but does not affect integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict physical access to affected devices to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-21060: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21060 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper input validation that allows physical attackers to access data across multiple user profiles. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a high impact on data confidentiality. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.7medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21060) affects Samsung Contacts on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It is caused by improper input validation (CWE-20), which enables physical attackers to bypass user profile data isolation and access data across multiple profiles. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with physical attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and security controls. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the device can exploit this vulnerability to access data belonging to multiple user profiles, potentially compromising sensitive information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and security controls but does not affect integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict physical access to affected devices to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.821Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7980bbbf8831d5394649d4
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 07:41:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 08:00:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 08:01:06 UTC
Views: 3
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