CVE-2026-21061: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21061 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in the Samsung Dialer application prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to access SIM-related functions, but requires user interaction to trigger. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-20) affects Samsung Dialer on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper input validation that could allow remote attackers to access SIM-related functions. Exploitation requires user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.0, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to access SIM-related functions on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially impacting device operation or user data associated with the SIM. However, exploitation requires user interaction and the attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor Samsung's official security advisories for updates and apply the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
CVE-2026-21061: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21061 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper input validation in the Samsung Dialer application prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows remote attackers to access SIM-related functions, but requires user interaction to trigger. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.0medium
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile Devices
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-20) affects Samsung Dialer on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It involves improper input validation that could allow remote attackers to access SIM-related functions. Exploitation requires user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.0, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to access SIM-related functions on affected Samsung Mobile Devices, potentially impacting device operation or user data associated with the SIM. However, exploitation requires user interaction and the attack complexity is high, reducing the likelihood of widespread impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor Samsung's official security advisories for updates and apply the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.822Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7980bbbf8831d5394649d7
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 07:41:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:42:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 67
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