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Improper input validation in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access data across multiple user profiles. (CVE-2026-21060)

0
Medium
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 09:31:22 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability exists in Samsung Contacts prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. This flaw allows physical attackers to access data across multiple user profiles on the affected device. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges and has a medium severity rating. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch information is currently provided.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/10/2026, 16:04:45 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-21060 is an input validation vulnerability in Samsung Contacts versions prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It permits physical attackers to bypass user profile data isolation, potentially accessing data across multiple profiles on the device. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 vector indicating physical attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and security controls. No vendor advisory or patch details are available at this time.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized physical attackers to access data belonging to multiple user profiles on the affected Samsung Contacts application. This compromises data confidentiality across user boundaries on the device. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation beyond physical access.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict physical access to affected devices to mitigate risk.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-m24q-hjpq-c7v2
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-21060"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0

Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62d3e

Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC

Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:04:45 UTC

Last updated: 08/11/2026, 03:41:00 UTC

Views: 5

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