CVE-2026-21016
Samsung LocationManager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Incorrect privilege assignment in LocationManager prior to SMR May-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 4:56 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 4:56 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
SamsungMobile
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-21016
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 3af57064-a867-422c-b2ad-40307b65c458 |
Solution
- Apply SMR May-2026 Release 1.
- Verify privilege settings in LocationManager.
- Restrict access to sensitive information.
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