CVE-2026-21118 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices
Local attackers can bypass access controls to read files in scoped storage on Samsung mobile devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-21118?
CVE-2026-21118 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices, published on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper access control in DownloadProvider prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access files in scoped storage.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-21118?
How do I fix CVE-2026-21118?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-21118 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-21118 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-21118 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h75j-53h7-rrjc.