CVE-2026-21009 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Improper check for exceptional conditions in Recents prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to bypass App Pinning.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-754

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026&month=04Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-21009?

CVE-2026-21009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Improper check for exceptional conditions in Recents prior to SMR Apr-2026 Release 1 allows physical attacker to bypass App Pinning.

How severe is CVE-2026-21009?

CVE-2026-21009 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21009?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Android.