Samsung SettingsProvider Improper Access Control (CVE-2026-21099)
CVE-2026-21099 Published on September 9, 2026
Improper access control in SettingsProvider prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-21099 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
The application does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the application in an invalid state.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-21099
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Affected Versions
Samsung Mobile Devices:- Version SMR Sep-2026 Release in Android 15, 16, 17 and below * is unaffected.