CVE-2026-21000
Galaxy Store Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Improper access control in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
INFO
Published Date :
March 16, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 7, 2026, 12:36 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 3af57064-a867-422c-b2ad-40307b65c458 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Galaxy Store to version 4.6.03.8 or later.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Restrict access to sensitive files.
- Review access control configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-21000.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=03 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-21000 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-21000
weaknesses.
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:samsung:galaxy_store:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.6.03.8 Added Reference Type Samsung Mobile: https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=03 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper access control in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added Reference https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=03