CVE-2026-21000
Improper Access Control in Galaxy Store Allows Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-16
Last updated on: 2026-04-07
Assigner: Samsung Mobile
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| samsung | galaxy_store | to 4.6.03.8 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in the Galaxy Store application prior to version 4.6.03.8. It allows a local attacker to create a file with the privileges of the Galaxy Store, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a local attacker to escalate their privileges within the Galaxy Store environment. This could lead to unauthorized file creation with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the device or application data.
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