Improper export of android application components in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with… (CVE-2026-21059)
CVE-2026-21059 is a vulnerability in Samsung Contacts prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 where improper export of Android application components allows local attackers to delete files with the app's privileges. This flaw can lead to integrity and availability impacts by enabling unauthorized file deletion. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a medium severity level. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper export of Android application components in Samsung Contacts versions before SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers with limited privileges to delete files using the Samsung Contacts application's privileges. The issue is classified under CWE-926 (Improper Export of Android Application Components). The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.1 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H, indicating local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, potentially disrupting application functionality and causing denial of service or data integrity issues. There is no confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is available at this time.
Improper export of android application components in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with… (CVE-2026-21059)
Description
CVE-2026-21059 is a vulnerability in Samsung Contacts prior to the SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 where improper export of Android application components allows local attackers to delete files with the app's privileges. This flaw can lead to integrity and availability impacts by enabling unauthorized file deletion. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a medium severity level. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper export of Android application components in Samsung Contacts versions before SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers with limited privileges to delete files using the Samsung Contacts application's privileges. The issue is classified under CWE-926 (Improper Export of Android Application Components). The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.1 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H, indicating local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity and availability impact.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, potentially disrupting application functionality and causing denial of service or data integrity issues. There is no confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is available at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-pgp3-v5mx-qq76
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21059"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62d32
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 16:25:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 58
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