CVE-2026-21079: High severity Smart Switch vulnerability
Published Aug 10, 2026
·Updated
Missing encryption of sensitive data in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6 allows adjacent attackers to intercept transmitted data.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Smart Switch<3.7.72.6
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Smart Switchto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.7.72.6
Event History
Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-21079?
The severity of CVE-2026-21079 is assessed as risk level 37.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-21079?
To fix CVE-2026-21079, update Smart Switch to version 3.7.72.6 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-21079?
CVE-2026-21079 is a vulnerability related to the missing encryption of sensitive data.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2026-21079?
Adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2026-21079 to intercept transmitted data.
5
What software is affected by CVE-2026-21079?
The affected software by CVE-2026-21079 is Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.72.6.