CVE-2026-21084
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Improper Access Control in SmartThings

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper access control in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.47.24 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-10
AI Q&A
2026-08-10
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-21084
EUVD
EUVD-2026-55109

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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung smartthings 1.8.47.24

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in SmartThings software versions before 1.8.47.24. It allows local attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information due to insufficient restrictions on user permissions.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper access control in SmartThings versions prior to 1.8.47.24. To detect it, check your installed SmartThings version using the app or system settings. If the version is below 1.8.47.24, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this flaw could let attackers access private data stored or processed by SmartThings on your device. This may include personal settings, device configurations, or other sensitive information depending on how SmartThings is used.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to access sensitive information due to improper access control in SmartThings. This could lead to unauthorized data exposure, potentially violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if the system handles such data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update SmartThings to version 1.8.47.24 or later to address the improper access control issue.

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