Incorrect default permissions in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege. (CVE-2026-21074)
A vulnerability in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges due to incorrect default permissions. This issue enables privilege escalation locally. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is rated as high severity based on the impact of arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21074) involves incorrect default permissions in Bixby software versions before 4.0.86.0. Local attackers can leverage these improper permissions to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges assigned to Bixby, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a local attack vector with low attack complexity and partial privileges required, resulting in high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges due to incorrect default permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized system modifications or data compromise. The severity is assessed as high based on the impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Bixby command execution.
Incorrect default permissions in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege. (CVE-2026-21074)
Description
A vulnerability in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges due to incorrect default permissions. This issue enables privilege escalation locally. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is rated as high severity based on the impact of arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-21074) involves incorrect default permissions in Bixby software versions before 4.0.86.0. Local attackers can leverage these improper permissions to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges assigned to Bixby, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the affected system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a local attack vector with low attack complexity and partial privileges required, resulting in high impact on confidentiality and integrity. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges due to incorrect default permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized system modifications or data compromise. The severity is assessed as high based on the impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to Bixby command execution.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2xcm-9h5p-f5jp
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21074"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a79f0e1bf8831d539f62ba0
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 15:40:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 16:03:55 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 17:40:59 UTC
Views: 3
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