How severe is CVE-2026-21011?

CVE-2026-21011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-21011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21011?

CVE-2026-21011 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 79 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21011?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-21011 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-21011 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21866.

When was CVE-2026-21011 published?

CVE-2026-21011 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-21011

CVE-2026-21011 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v4: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21866
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2026-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect privilege assignment in Bluetooth in Maintenance mode prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Extend Unlock.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21011?: Incorrect privilege assignment in Bluetooth in Maintenance mode prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Extend Unlock.
How severe is CVE-2026-21011?: CVE-2026-21011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-21011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21011?: CVE-2026-21011 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 79 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-21011 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-21011 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21866.
When was CVE-2026-21011 published?: CVE-2026-21011 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=04

Affected products (79)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2026-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2026-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2025-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2026-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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