Improper authentication in ActivityTaskManagerService prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to launch arbitrary activity. (CVE-2026-21097)
CVE-2026-21097 is a vulnerability in ActivityTaskManagerService prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 that allows local privileged attackers to launch arbitrary activities due to improper authentication. This issue affects local users with elevated privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper authentication in the ActivityTaskManagerService component before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with privileged access to launch arbitrary activities on the affected system. The vulnerability does not affect cloud services and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and requires high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch arbitrary activities, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the system. The impact is limited to users who already have elevated privileges, and there is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, monitoring vendor communications for updates is recommended.
Improper authentication in ActivityTaskManagerService prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to launch arbitrary activity. (CVE-2026-21097)
Description
CVE-2026-21097 is a vulnerability in ActivityTaskManagerService prior to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 that allows local privileged attackers to launch arbitrary activities due to improper authentication. This issue affects local users with elevated privileges and does not require user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating. No patch or remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper authentication in the ActivityTaskManagerService component before the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. It enables local attackers with privileged access to launch arbitrary activities on the affected system. The vulnerability does not affect cloud services and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low attack complexity and requires high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Local privileged attackers can exploit this vulnerability to launch arbitrary activities, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the system. The impact is limited to users who already have elevated privileges, and there is no indication of remote exploitation or user interaction requirements.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, monitoring vendor communications for updates is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-9r8w-qx67-pr9h
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21097"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f7cacd9273b4961839a
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:58:17 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 22:52:09 UTC
Views: 2
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