Description
Path traversal in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.22.1 allows local attackers to access clipboard data.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 5.1 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local data exposure via clipboard access
Action: Update Application
AI Analysis

Impact

A path traversal flaw in Samsung Flow allows a local attacker to read clipboard data by crafting a path that escapes the intended sandbox. The vulnerability is a classic file path manipulation error that lets an attacker retrieve private information stored in the clipboard, potentially exposing sensitive user data. This is an information‑disclosure flaw rather than a privilege escalation or denial of service.

Affected Systems

The flaw exists in Samsung Flow on Samsung Mobile devices for any installation prior to version 4.9.22.1. No other vendors or products are affected.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.1 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available, so no exploitation probability is quantified at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, suggesting limited known exploitation. The attack vector is local; an adversary must have physical or software access to the device and be able to invoke the application or manipulate its file paths. Once the flaw is triggered, the attacker can read the device’s clipboard contents, compromising confidentiality of any data that was copied recently.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Samsung Flow update (4.9.22.1 or newer) to eliminate the path traversal flaw.
  • If an update is not available, consider uninstalling or disabling Samsung Flow to prevent potential clipboard disclosure.
  • Configure the device to clear the clipboard after use or disable clipboard sharing features so that information is not exposed through this channel.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 06:39 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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 07:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Clipboard Exposure via Path Traversal in Samsung Flow Before 4.9.22.1
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-22

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Path traversal in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.22.1 allows local attackers to access clipboard data.
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

Samsung Mobile Samsung Flow
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: SamsungMobile

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-16T16:17:55.059Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-21133

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T16:17:39.513Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-12T05:17:02.050

Modified: 2026-10-16T17:17:34.017

Link: CVE-2026-21133

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T07:56:38Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')