Improper access control in SettingsProvider prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. (CVE-2026-21099)
An improper access control vulnerability exists in SettingsProvider prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information without proper authorization. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-21099 and is rated with medium severity. No patch or remediation details are currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21099 describes an improper access control vulnerability in the SettingsProvider component affecting versions prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This vulnerability permits local attackers to access sensitive information that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but the overall impact is limited to confidentiality. No official patch or vendor advisory details are available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information due to improper access control in the affected component. This could lead to information disclosure but does not indicate privilege escalation or integrity/availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Improper access control in SettingsProvider prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information. (CVE-2026-21099)
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in SettingsProvider prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information without proper authorization. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-21099 and is rated with medium severity. No patch or remediation details are currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21099 describes an improper access control vulnerability in the SettingsProvider component affecting versions prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This vulnerability permits local attackers to access sensitive information that should be restricted. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but the overall impact is limited to confidentiality. No official patch or vendor advisory details are available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information due to improper access control in the affected component. This could lead to information disclosure but does not indicate privilege escalation or integrity/availability impact. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8fp4-mqj7-hgfc
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21099"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f7cacd9273b4961839c
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:58:21 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 19:52:18 UTC
Views: 2
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