CVE-2026-21137
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Path Traversal in Smart Switch Firmware

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: Samsung Mobile

Description
Path traversal in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to access files with Smart Switch privilege.

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-21137
EUVD
EUVD-2026-97201

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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 a path traversal issue in Samsung Smart Switch software versions prior to 3.7.73. It allows an attacker with physical access to the device to access files that are normally restricted to the Smart Switch application's privileges.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on your device that should be protected. This might include personal data, application data, or other confidential information stored on the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using affected versions may face legal and regulatory penalties due to potential data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Smart Switch to version 3.7.73 or later to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure physical access controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access to the system.

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