Improper Access Control in ManagedProvisioning Affects Samsung Devices
CVE-2026-21140

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-21140?

A security vulnerability in Samsung's ManagedProvisioning prior to the September 2026 SMR Release 1 permits local attackers to exploit improper access controls, enabling them to install arbitrary applications on affected devices. This flaw poses significant risks to user data integrity and system security, necessitating immediate attention and remediation.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Mobile Devices SMR Sep-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16, 17

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?ye...

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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