CVE-2026-21079
CVE-2026-21079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch 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-311.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 7.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-311
- Affected product: Samsung Smart Switch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Missing encryption of sensitive data in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to intercept transmitted data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-21079?
- Missing encryption of sensitive data in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to intercept transmitted data.
- How severe is CVE-2026-21079?
- CVE-2026-21079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-21079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-21079?
- CVE-2026-21079 affects Samsung Smart Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-21079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2026-21079 published?
- CVE-2026-21079 was published on 2026-08-10 and last updated on 2026-08-19.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smart_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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