CVE-2026-21136
Received Received - Intake

Improper Authorization in Smart Switch Firmware

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Improper authorization in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to invoke application restore process.

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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-2026-21136
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97200

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Vendor Product Version / Range
samsung smart_switch 3.7.73

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in Samsung Smart Switch software before version 3.7.73. It allows physical attackers to trigger the application restore process without proper access controls.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with physical access could restore the application, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation of the device's software state. This could compromise user data or system integrity.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's security rules for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Smart Switch to version 3.7.73 or later to address the improper authorization issue. Ensure physical access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized use of the application restore process.

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