CVE-2026-21023
Android PackageManagerService Data Authenticity Verification Bypass
Description
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in PackageManagerService prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to modify the installation restriction of specific application.
INFO
Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 5:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 1, 2026, 5:39 p.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 | MEDIUM | 3af57064-a867-422c-b2ad-40307b65c458 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Install vendor patches for SMR Mar-2026 Release 1.
- Verify data authenticity during application installation.
- Enforce installation restrictions for specific applications.
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-2026-21023.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.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-2026-21023 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-2026-21023
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 01, 2026
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Insufficient verification of data authenticity in PackageManagerService prior to SMR Mar-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to modify the installation restriction of specific application. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/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/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=03