Smart Switch
CVE-2025-21078
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.04%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Use of insufficiently random value of secretKey in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.68.6 allows adjacent attackers to access backup data from applications. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Use of insufficiently random value of secretKey in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.68.6 allows adjacent attackers to access backup data from applications. Affected products include: Samsung Smart Switch. Version information: version 3.7.68.6.
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AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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3DescriptionNVD
Use of insufficiently random value of secretKey in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.68.6 allows adjacent attackers to access backup data from applications.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Smart Switch face significant risk from CVE-2025-21078 rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could significantly impact the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of affected systems. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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