Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Samsung Cloud Assistant prior to version 9.0.5 allows local attackers to disable enhanced… (CVE-2026-21106)
CVE-2026-21106 is a vulnerability in Samsung Cloud Assistant prior to version 9.0.5 where improper verification of intent by a broadcast receiver allows local attackers to disable enhanced data protection settings. This could weaken the security posture of affected devices by reducing data protection. No patch information is provided, so the remediation status is unclear. The vulnerability is rated medium severity based on available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability involves improper verification of intent by a broadcast receiver component in Samsung Cloud Assistant versions before 9.0.5. This flaw allows local attackers to disable enhanced data protection settings, potentially reducing the security of user data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but the overall impact is limited to disabling enhanced data protection. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can disable enhanced data protection settings on affected Samsung Cloud Assistant versions prior to 9.0.5. This could lead to reduced data security and increased risk of data exposure or compromise, depending on the environment and other protections in place. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor device configurations for unauthorized changes to data protection settings.
Improper verification of intent by broadcast receiver in Samsung Cloud Assistant prior to version 9.0.5 allows local attackers to disable enhanced… (CVE-2026-21106)
Description
CVE-2026-21106 is a vulnerability in Samsung Cloud Assistant prior to version 9.0.5 where improper verification of intent by a broadcast receiver allows local attackers to disable enhanced data protection settings. This could weaken the security posture of affected devices by reducing data protection. No patch information is provided, so the remediation status is unclear. The vulnerability is rated medium severity based on available data.
CVSS v4.0
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability involves improper verification of intent by a broadcast receiver component in Samsung Cloud Assistant versions before 9.0.5. This flaw allows local attackers to disable enhanced data protection settings, potentially reducing the security of user data. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no privileges required, but the overall impact is limited to disabling enhanced data protection. There is no information on available patches or vendor advisories in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can disable enhanced data protection settings on affected Samsung Cloud Assistant versions prior to 9.0.5. This could lead to reduced data security and increased risk of data exposure or compromise, depending on the environment and other protections in place. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit local access to trusted users and monitor device configurations for unauthorized changes to data protection settings.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jrc4-9prf-q9vm
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21106"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f7aacd9273b49618339
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:56:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 19:51:59 UTC
Views: 2
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