CVE-2026-21112

Improper input validation in Samsung Tips prior to Android 17 allows local attackers to launch arbitrary activity with Samsung Tips privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

CVSS v3 5.5 MEDIUM

5.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=09	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

23 Sep 2026, 20:23

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
CVSS	v2 : ~~unknown~~ v3 : ~~unknown~~	v2 : unknown v3 : 5.5
First Time		Samsung Samsung android
References	~~() https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=09 -~~	() https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=09 - Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android::::::::

Information

Published : 2026-09-09 05:17

Updated : 2026-09-23 20:23

NVD link : CVE-2026-21112

Mitre link : CVE-2026-21112

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-21112

JSON object : View

Products Affected

samsung

android

CWE

CWE-20

Improper Input Validation

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