CVE-2026-21079

Missing encryption of sensitive data in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to intercept transmitted data.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=08	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smart_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

23 Oct 2026, 20:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Falta de cifrado de datos sensibles en Smart Switch anterior a la versión 3.7.72.6 permite a atacantes adyacentes interceptar datos transmitidos.

Information

Published : 2026-08-10 09:17

Updated : 2026-10-23 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-21079

Mitre link : CVE-2026-21079

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-21079

JSON object : View

Products Affected

samsung

smart_switch

CWE

CWE-311

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

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