Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCapture authentication session token
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ExploitReplay token in subsequent request
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ExecutionBypass authentication check
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ImpactTrigger privileged function
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Replay attack prevention
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| Exploitation Conditions | Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 with session replay vulnerability. Attacker must obtain valid authentication token from prior legitimate session, then reuse it. User interaction required to initially generate valid token. |
| Impact | Despite the high CVSS score of 7.1, several factors moderate the real-world risk. The attack requires user interaction (UI:P) which significantly limits automated exploitation potential. No EPSS score is available to indicate exploitation probability, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. No proof-of-concept code has been published. The attack complexity is low (AC:L) and requires no privileges (PR:N), but the user interaction requirement makes mass exploitation less likely. This appears to be a moderate-priority issue rather than critical, suitable for regular patching cycles rather than emergency response. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker on the same network as a Smart Switch user could capture authentication traffic during a legitimate session, then replay those credentials to access privileged functions within the application. This would require the attacker to position themselves to intercept network traffic and wait for a user to initiate a Smart Switch session, making targeted attacks more feasible than mass exploitation. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 contain a replay attack vulnerability in the authentication mechanism that allows remote attackers to bypass security controls and execute privileged functions without valid credentials. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but poses a significant risk as no patch is currently available. Organizations using affected Smart Switch deployments should implement network-level controls to restrict access until an update is released.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in Samsung Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 that allows remote attackers to replay authentication credentials to trigger privileged functions without proper authorization. The vulnerability requires user interaction but can lead to high confidentiality impact according to the CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1. No proof-of-concept code or active exploitation has been reported at this time.
RemediationAI
Upgrade Samsung Smart Switch to version 3.7.69.15 or later to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. Users can update through the Samsung Smart Switch application's built-in update mechanism or download the latest version from Samsung's official website. As a temporary mitigation, limit the use of Smart Switch to trusted networks only and avoid using it on public or untrusted Wi-Fi networks where attackers could potentially capture authentication traffic for replay attacks.
Affected VersionsENISA
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Smart Switch is Samsung's data transfer application used to migrate content between devices. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of authentication tokens or session credentials, allowing attackers to capture and replay legitimate authentication sequences to bypass security controls. While no specific CWE is assigned, this type of flaw typically falls under authentication bypass categories such as CWE-294 (Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay). The network-based attack vector indicates the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without local access to the affected system.
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Severity by source
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Authentication bypass by replay in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to trigger privileged functions.
Executive ViewAI
Samsung Smart Switch versions prior to 3.7.69.15 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow attackers to access sensitive data without proper authorization. Organizations using affected versions face potential data exposure risks, particularly for users who interact with malicious content or compromised systems.
Restrict Samsung Smart Switch network access through firewall rules to internal networks only; disable credential caching and force re-authentication for sensitive operations; require multi-factor authentication for any privileged functions accessible through Smart Switch; segment affected systems from critical infrastructure; monitor for suspicious authentication replay patterns in application logs; disable the application entirely on systems that do not require it until patch is available.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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