Description
Incorrect default permission in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.22.4 allows local attackers to launch an arbitrary activity with Samsung Flow privileges on the connected device.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 2.1 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege escalation through unauthorized activity launch
Action: Update Application
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an incorrect default permission setting in Samsung Flow that allows a local user to start an arbitrary activity with the app’s full privileges. Based on the description, it is inferred that launching such an activity could allow the attacker to exercise the app’s permissions beyond normal user capabilities. Based on the description, the impact is a local privilege escalation that could facilitate further malicious actions by leveraging the app’s granted permissions.

Affected Systems

Samsung Flow for Android, any installation prior to version 4.9.22.4 is affected. The vulnerability originates from the default permission configuration within the app, and the CVE description does not specify device model constraints; therefore it is inferred that the issue could affect any device running the vulnerable Flow release. No other vendors or products are listed as impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 2.1 indicates a low severity. Since the EPSS score is not available, the likelihood of exploitation remains unknown. The CVE is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation. Based on the description, the attack vector is local: a local user must invoke the vulnerable activity. The technical barrier appears low, but the lack of exploitation data suggests limited real‑world impact at present.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 07:06 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Samsung Flow to version 4.9.22.4 or later to remove the default permission flaw
  • Revoke or limit Samsung Flow permissions on the device to the minimum required by legitimate use cases
  • Use device security policies or settings to disable unrestricted activity invocation by the app until a patched version is available

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 07:06 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-276
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Flow
Vendors & Products Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile samsung Flow

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthorized Activity Launch via Incorrect Default Permission in Samsung Flow
Weaknesses CWE-284

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect default permission in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.22.4 allows local attackers to launch an arbitrary activity with Samsung Flow privileges on the connected device.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Samsung Mobile Samsung Flow
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T16:40:26.759Z

Reserved: 2025-12-11T01:33:35.833Z

Link: CVE-2026-21131

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T16:40:19.923Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-12T05:17:01.783

Modified: 2026-10-15T17:17:22.407

Link: CVE-2026-21131

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T07:56:40Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-276

    Incorrect Default Permissions

  • CWE-284

    Improper Access Control