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CVE-2026-21060: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-21060cvecve-2026-21060cwe-20
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 07:39:55 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Samsung Mobile
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 08:00:15 UTC

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.

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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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