PatchSiren

PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief

CVE-2026-21013 Samsung CVE debrief

CVE-2026-21013 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the Samsung Galaxy Wearable application, prior to version 2.2.68.26, that allows local attackers to access sensitive information due to incorrect default permissions. This vulnerability has significant implications for defenders responsible for managing and securing Samsung Galaxy Wearable installations, especially in environments where local attackers may have physical access to devices. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 6.9 indicates a medium level of severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability to prevent unauthorized access. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the affected 2.2

Vendor
Samsung
Product
Galaxy Wearable
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-13
Original CVE updated
2026-10-26
Advisory published
2026-04-13
Advisory updated
2026-10-26

Who should care

Defenders responsible for managing and securing Samsung Galaxy Wearable installations, especially in environments where local attackers may have physical access to devices, should assess exposure and prioritize remediation.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-21013 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Galaxy Wearable that allows local attackers to access sensitive information due to incorrect default permissions. Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability, especially in environments where local attackers may have physical access to devices.

  • Local attackers may access sensitive information without authentication
  • Defenders need to verify and remediate this vulnerability to prevent unauthorized access
  • Remediation priority is medium due to the CVSS score of 6.9

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-21013 vulnerability is caused by incorrect default permissions in the Samsung Galaxy Wearable application prior to version 2.2.68.26. This allows local attackers to access sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.9 and is classified as medium-severity.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and remediating this vulnerability in Galaxy Wearable installations, especially in environments where local attackers may have physical access to devices.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Galaxy Wearable version and upgrade to 2.2.68.26 or later if necessary
  • Review and adjust default permissions for the Galaxy Wearable application
  • Monitor for local attackers attempting to access sensitive information

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected versions. However, additional information on exploitation or impact is not available in the provided source corpus.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-21013 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-21013

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-21013 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21013

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.