CVE-2026-21112: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Tips
CVE-2026-21112 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17. It involves improper input validation that allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21112) in Samsung Tips is caused by improper input validation, classified under CWE-20. It affects versions prior to Android 17 and allows a local attacker with limited privileges to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation. User interaction is necessary to trigger the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into interacting with a malicious input, which then allows launching arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the context of Samsung Tips. There is no indication of remote exploitation or impact beyond the Samsung Tips app privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted inputs and avoid interacting with suspicious content related to Samsung Tips.
CVE-2026-21112: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Samsung Mobile Samsung Tips
Description
CVE-2026-21112 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17. It involves improper input validation that allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation details are currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21112) in Samsung Tips is caused by improper input validation, classified under CWE-20. It affects versions prior to Android 17 and allows a local attacker with limited privileges to launch arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation. User interaction is necessary to trigger the vulnerability. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into interacting with a malicious input, which then allows launching arbitrary activities with Samsung Tips privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions within the context of Samsung Tips. There is no indication of remote exploitation or impact beyond the Samsung Tips app privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with untrusted inputs and avoid interacting with suspicious content related to Samsung Tips.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- SamsungMobile
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-11T01:33:35.831Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa13d69acd9273b49346633
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 11:05:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:08:25 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 00:52:01 UTC
Views: 12
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