How severe is CVE-2026-21061?

CVE-2026-21061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-21061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-21061?

CVE-2026-21061 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 91 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21061?

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

When was CVE-2026-21061 published?

CVE-2026-21061 was published on 2026-08-10 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

CVE-2026-21061

CVE-2026-21061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2026-08-10
Last modified: 2026-08-19

Description

Improper input validation in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-21061?: Improper input validation in Samsung Dialer prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows remote attackers to access SIM related functions. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2026-21061?: CVE-2026-21061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-21061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-21061?: CVE-2026-21061 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 91 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-21061 published?: CVE-2026-21061 was published on 2026-08-10 and last updated on 2026-08-19.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=08

Affected products (91)

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-apr-2026-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-jul-2026-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-jun-2026-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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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