CVE-2026-21140 Missing authorization in Samsung Mobile Devices

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass access controls in ManagedProvisioning to install arbitrary applications on Samsung mobile devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-21140?

CVE-2026-21140 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices, published on 2 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 ManagedProvisioning prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to install arbitrary applications.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-21140?

How do I fix CVE-2026-21140?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-21140 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-2026-21140 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-21140 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crm9-6p8f-6cx9.

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