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Improper input validation in Samsung Message prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to access sensitive information. (CVE-2026-21070)

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Medium
Published: 08/10/2026 (08/10/2026, 09:31:23 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-21070 is a medium severity vulnerability in Samsung Message prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 caused by improper input validation. This flaw allows physical attackers to access sensitive information without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability does not affect availability or integrity but impacts confidentiality. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 4.6medium

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 16:25:00 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper input validation in Samsung Message versions before SMR Aug-2026 Release 1. It enables physical attackers to access sensitive information on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.6, reflecting a medium severity with attack vector as physical, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to confidentiality. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.

Potential Impact

An attacker with physical access to the affected device can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information stored or processed by Samsung Message. The vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability. Confidentiality is impacted, potentially exposing private user data.

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-cqww-5wfg-hfpv
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-21070"]
Database Specific Severity
MODERATE
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a79f0dfbf8831d539f61faa

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

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 16:25:00 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:47:41 UTC

Views: 30

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