Improper authorization in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to invoke application restore process.

Attack Vector Physical

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Attack Requirements None

User Interaction None

Vulnerable System Confidentiality Impact High

Vulnerable System Integrity Impact High

Vulnerable System Availability Impact None

Subsequent System Confidentiality Impact None

Subsequent System Integrity Impact None

Subsequent System Availability Impact None

No CVSS v3.1

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Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor Product Default status Versions
Samsung Mobile Smart Switch affected
Version Status Constraints
3.7.73 unaffected < *

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Link Providers
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=10 cve-icon cve-icon
History

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Improper Authorization in Smart Switch Allows Physical Attackers to Trigger Restore Process
Weaknesses CWE-284

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

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Description Improper authorization in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to invoke application restore process.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-12T04:57:54.719Z

Reserved: 2025-12-11T01:33:35.833Z

Link: CVE-2026-21136

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-12T05:17:02.393

Modified: 2026-10-12T05:17:02.393

Link: CVE-2026-21136

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Updated: 2026-10-12T06:45:07Z

Weaknesses