CVE-2026-21136

6.8 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds No fix listed Other Network gear

What it is

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

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-10-12 05:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-15 19:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-10-12 05:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-15 19:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.8

Attack vector: Physical
Complexity: Low
Attack requirements: None
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=10

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