CVE-2026-21084: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile SmartThings
Improper access control in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.47.24 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in Samsung Mobile's SmartThings application before version 1.8.47.24. Local attackers with limited privileges can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information within the application. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality impact and limited integrity and availability impacts. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access sensitive information within the affected SmartThings application. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of data, potentially compromising user privacy or security. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevated privileges beyond local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and devices to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-21084: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile SmartThings
Description
Improper access control in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.47.24 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in Samsung Mobile's SmartThings application before version 1.8.47.24. Local attackers with limited privileges can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information within the application. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and no user interaction, resulting in high confidentiality impact and limited integrity and availability impacts. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers with limited privileges can access sensitive information within the affected SmartThings application. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of data, potentially compromising user privacy or security. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevated privileges beyond local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and devices to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.826Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a798b4cbf8831d53957fe07
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 08:26:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 08:42:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 04:40:59 UTC
Views: 7
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