CVE-2026-21098: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2026-21098 is an improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices' Link to Windows feature prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to establish a connection with a PC without proper user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in the Link to Windows feature on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It permits local attackers to connect to a PC without requiring proper user interaction, potentially bypassing intended security controls. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and results in high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can establish unauthorized connections between the affected Samsung Mobile Devices and PCs without user consent or interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the linked PC environment, impacting system availability. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact primarily due to the high impact on availability and the lack of required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with local access to devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to Link to Windows connections.
CVE-2026-21098: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Description
CVE-2026-21098 is an improper access control vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices' Link to Windows feature prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to establish a connection with a PC without proper user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper access control (CWE-284) in the Link to Windows feature on Samsung Mobile Devices before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It permits local attackers to connect to a PC without requiring proper user interaction, potentially bypassing intended security controls. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and results in high impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can establish unauthorized connections between the affected Samsung Mobile Devices and PCs without user consent or interaction. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over the linked PC environment, impacting system availability. The CVSS score of 6.9 reflects a medium severity impact primarily due to the high impact on availability and the lack of required privileges or user interaction for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with local access to devices and monitor for suspicious activity related to Link to Windows connections.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.829Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa13d64acd9273b49346533
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:05:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:07:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 10
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