CVE-2026-21137 (GCVE-0-2026-21137)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-12 04:57 – Updated: 2026-10-12 13:55
VLAI
Summary
Path traversal in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to access files with Smart Switch privilege.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-12 13:55 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
  • CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
CNA scorecard D 55/100 over 126 records in the last 180 days details
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Samsung Mobile Smart Switch Unaffected: 3.7.73 , < * (semver)
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