CVE-2026-21082: CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal in Samsung Mobile Samsung Health
CVE-2026-21082 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in Samsung Health prior to version 7.0.0. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information by manipulating file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The affected versions are not explicitly stated in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-21082 involves a relative path traversal issue (CWE-23) in Samsung Health software versions before 7.0.0. This allows local attackers to bypass intended file access restrictions and read sensitive information by exploiting improper validation of file paths. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, but with high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information from the device by traversing directories outside the intended scope. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or health-related data stored by Samsung Health. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access within Samsung Health.
CVE-2026-21082: CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal in Samsung Mobile Samsung Health
Description
CVE-2026-21082 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in Samsung Health prior to version 7.0.0. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information by manipulating file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild. The affected versions are not explicitly stated in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Samsung Mobile
Samsung Health
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-21082 involves a relative path traversal issue (CWE-23) in Samsung Health software versions before 7.0.0. This allows local attackers to bypass intended file access restrictions and read sensitive information by exploiting improper validation of file paths. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, but with high impact on confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive information from the device by traversing directories outside the intended scope. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or health-related data stored by Samsung Health. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access within Samsung Health.
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: 6a798b4abf8831d53957fddc
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:37:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 45
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