CVE-2026-21099: CWE-280(Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions) in Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile DevicesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:11 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
AI-suggested
Users and administrators should monitor Samsung Mobile security advisories for updates and apply the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later once available.
Description
CVE-2026-21099 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices involving improper access control in the SettingsProvider component prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information due to insufficient permission handling.
Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information on affected Samsung Mobile Devices due to improper permission checks in the SettingsProvider. The impact is limited to information disclosure without elevation of privileges or remote exploitation capabilities.
Weaknesses
- CWE-280Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A10:2025: Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions (opens in a new tab)
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the product in an invalid state.