CVE-2026-21001
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Path Traversal in Galaxy Store Allows Privilege File Creation

Publication date: 2026-03-16

Last updated on: 2026-04-07

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Path traversal 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
NVD
CVE-2026-21001
EUVD
EUVD-2026-12319
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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung galaxy_store to 4.6.03.8 (exc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in the Galaxy Store application prior to version 4.6.03.8. It allows a local attacker to create files with the privileges of the Galaxy Store, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or modifications within the system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a local attacker to create files with elevated Galaxy Store privileges. This could lead to unauthorized file creation or modification, potentially compromising system integrity or security.

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