Vulnerability in Samsung Android
CVE-2026-21007
Improper check for exceptional conditions in Device Care prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass Knox Guard.
EPSS: 0.002 (5.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Samsung Android — versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0
- Samsung Mobile Devices — versions SMR Apr-2026 Release in Android 14, 15, 16
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- mobile.security@samsung.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-21007?
- CVE-2026-21007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-04-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-21007?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2026-21007 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.