Improper input validation in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with Samsung Contacts' privilege. (CVE-2026-21058)
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21058 is an input validation vulnerability in Samsung Contacts versions before SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The vulnerability enables a local attacker to delete files using the permissions granted to the Samsung Contacts app. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, potentially leading to denial of service or unauthorized modification of data accessible by that app. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond the app's permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Samsung Contacts starting with SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. Users and administrators should update to this release or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Improper input validation in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete file with Samsung Contacts' privilege. (CVE-2026-21058)
Description
An improper input validation vulnerability exists in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows local attackers to delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21058 is an input validation vulnerability in Samsung Contacts versions before SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. The vulnerability enables a local attacker to delete files using the permissions granted to the Samsung Contacts app. No further technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can delete files with the privileges of the Samsung Contacts application, potentially leading to denial of service or unauthorized modification of data accessible by that app. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond the app's permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Samsung Contacts starting with SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. Users and administrators should update to this release or later to remediate the vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-q5p9-3rc7-39gw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21058"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62bb4
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:04:22 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:40:59 UTC
Views: 5
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