CVE-2026-21000
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Improper Access Control in Galaxy Store Allows Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-04-07

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper access control in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
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Published
2026-03-16
Last Modified
2026-04-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung galaxy_store to 4.6.03.8 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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