CVE-2026-21079: CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch
CVE-2026-21079 is a vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch where sensitive data transmitted by the application prior to version 3.7.72.6 is not encrypted. This allows adjacent attackers to intercept the transmitted data. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-21079 affects Samsung Mobile Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.72.6. It involves missing encryption of sensitive data during transmission, classified under CWE-311. This flaw enables attackers in adjacent network positions to intercept sensitive information. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or patch has been documented at this time.
Potential Impact
Sensitive data transmitted by affected versions of Samsung Mobile Smart Switch can be intercepted by attackers on adjacent networks, potentially leading to exposure of confidential information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level according to the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid using vulnerable versions on untrusted or public networks to reduce the risk of data interception.
CVE-2026-21079: CWE-311 (Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data) in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch
Description
CVE-2026-21079 is a vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch where sensitive data transmitted by the application prior to version 3.7.72.6 is not encrypted. This allows adjacent attackers to intercept the transmitted data. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.0high
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Smart Switch
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-21079 affects Samsung Mobile Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.72.6. It involves missing encryption of sensitive data during transmission, classified under CWE-311. This flaw enables attackers in adjacent network positions to intercept sensitive information. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction is needed. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or patch has been documented at this time.
Potential Impact
Sensitive data transmitted by affected versions of Samsung Mobile Smart Switch can be intercepted by attackers on adjacent networks, potentially leading to exposure of confidential information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level according to the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid using vulnerable versions on untrusted or public networks to reduce the risk of data interception.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.825Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a798b4abf8831d53957fdd3
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:40:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 77
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