CVE-2026-21118
Received Received - Intake

Improper Access Control in DownloadProvider Prior to SMR Oct-2026

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

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

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-12
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-21118
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97182

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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung downloadprovider to smr_oct-2026_release_1 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in the DownloadProvider component before the Samsung October 2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to access files stored in scoped storage, which should normally be restricted.

Impact Analysis

Local attackers could exploit this to access sensitive files on your device that are stored in scoped storage, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or privacy breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations that mandate strict data access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 or later update to address the improper access control in DownloadProvider. Ensure scoped storage restrictions are enforced and review local file access permissions.

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