CVE-2026-21118

Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices

CVSS score

6.9

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

7 h ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

CVE AI research

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DayBreach AI Explanation

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CVE-2026-21118 Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

Improper access control in DownloadProvider within Samsung Mobile Devices allows local attackers to access files in scoped storage.

Why does it matter?

It enables authorized local attackers to gain access to sensitive files, potentially leading to confidentiality breaches.

What should be done?

Monitor vendor security advisories
Apply SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 or relevant updates

Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

DownloadProvider bileşenindeki yetersiz erişim kontrolü, yerel saldırganların dosyaları hedef almasına izin verir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist S2 · nvd

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Improper access control in DownloadProvider prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access files in scoped storage.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-21118 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	Samsung Mobile	Samsung Mobile Devices	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
6.9	CVSS V40	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/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	NVD
6.9	CVSS V4_0	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N	CVE CNA

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.

Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-21118 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-21118 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim

PermissionsLow

UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=10vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.9 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow privileges

User InteractionNone required

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)None

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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