CVE-2026-21080: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch
CVE-2026-21080 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch where sensitive information is stored in cleartext in versions prior to 3.7.72.6. This flaw allows adjacent attackers to access sensitive data due to improper storage practices. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-312) affects Samsung Mobile Smart Switch software versions before 3.7.72.6. It involves the cleartext storage of sensitive information, which can be accessed by adjacent attackers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity impact. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction for exploitation, but the attacker must be adjacent (local network or physical proximity). No official remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information stored in cleartext can be accessed by adjacent attackers, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. This compromises the confidentiality of the affected system's data handled by Smart Switch.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit exposure by restricting physical or network adjacency to trusted parties and avoid using vulnerable versions if possible.
CVE-2026-21080: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch
Description
CVE-2026-21080 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Smart Switch where sensitive information is stored in cleartext in versions prior to 3.7.72.6. This flaw allows adjacent attackers to access sensitive data due to improper storage practices. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Smart Switch
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-312) affects Samsung Mobile Smart Switch software versions before 3.7.72.6. It involves the cleartext storage of sensitive information, which can be accessed by adjacent attackers. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.9, indicating a medium severity impact. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction for exploitation, but the attacker must be adjacent (local network or physical proximity). No official remediation level or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Sensitive information stored in cleartext can be accessed by adjacent attackers, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. This compromises the confidentiality of the affected system's data handled by Smart Switch.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit exposure by restricting physical or network adjacency to trusted parties and avoid using vulnerable versions if possible.
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: 6a798b4abf8831d53957fdd6
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:36:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 42
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