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Galaxy Wearable EUVDEUVD-2026-21870

| CVE-2026-21013 MEDIUM
Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)
2026-04-13 SamsungMobile GHSA-7c2r-j947-3p6p
6.9
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: SamsungMobile
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Gain local device access
  2. Delivery
    Enumerate app data directories
  3. Exploit
    Read world-readable sensitive files
  4. Execution
    Extract credentials or tokens
  5. Impact
    Escalate privileges or impersonate user

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 6.9 (Medium-High) with CVSS:4.0 vector indicates confidentiality impact is HIGH (VC:H), attack vector is LOCAL (AV:L), and no authentication required (PR:N). The attack is straightforward (AC:L) and requires no user interaction (UI:N). This is a realistic priority: local access is a plausible threat model for multi-user devices or users with malicious apps installed. The CVSS vector's NO integrity, availability, or scope impact narrows the threat to information disclosure only. No KEV status or POC data provided; however, permission misconfigurations are trivially exploitable once discovered, making this a practical concern for any user sharing device access. The LOCAL attack vector limits exposure compared to remote vulnerabilities, but the HIGH confidentiality impact justifies patching before sensitive user data (credentials, health records, authentication tokens) is exposed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with local access to a Galaxy Wearable-paired Android device or the wearable itself identifies world-readable or group-readable files in the Galaxy Wearable application's data directory (e.g., /data/data/com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub/ or equivalent). The attacker reads these files without authentication to extract sensitive information such as user credentials, paired device identifiers, health metrics, or authentication tokens, then uses this data for lateral movement, identity theft, or unauthorized access to companion services.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 13, 2026

Galaxy Wearable prior to version 2.2.68.26 allows local attackers to access sensitive information through incorrect default file or directory permissions, exposing high-value data on affected wearable devices. The vulnerability requires local access but no authentication or user interaction, making it exploitable by any user on the device.

RemediationAI

Update Galaxy Wearable to version 2.2.68.26 or later. Users should open the Galaxy Wearable application, navigate to the app settings or system app store (Samsung Galaxy Store or Google Play), check for available updates, and install the patched version. System administrators managing Samsung wearable fleets should verify rollout completion and confirm version numbers post-update. For details, refer to Samsung Mobile Security advisories at https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2026&month=04.

Affected VersionsENISA

Galaxy Wearable patch: 2.2.68.26

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Galaxy Wearable is Samsung's companion application for smartwatches and wearable devices. The vulnerability stems from improper permission configuration (CWE root cause inferred as CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions) in files or directories that store sensitive data. On Android and wearable platforms, file permissions determine access control; incorrect defaults (e.g., world-readable, group-readable) allow unprivileged local processes or users to read protected information. The affected product spans all versions before 2.2.68.26 across the cpe:2.3:a:samsung_mobile:galaxy_wearable namespace, indicating a widespread permission issue likely in a shared library, cache, or credential storage mechanism.

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Severity by source

Vendor (SamsungMobile) PRIMARY 6.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (SamsungMobile) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: SamsungMobile

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
None
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
CVSS changed
Apr 13, 2026 - 06:22 NVD
6.9 (MEDIUM)
CVE Published
Apr 13, 2026 - 05:04 nvd
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect default permission in Galaxy Wearable prior to version 2.2.68.26 allows local attackers to access sensitive information.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 98% exploitable
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +34
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.

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