CVE-2026-21137: Path Traversal

Published Oct 12, 2026
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Updated

Path traversal in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.73 allows physical attackers to access files with Smart Switch privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Smart Switch<3.7.73

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Smart Switch to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.7.73

Event History

Oct 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is realistically exposed to this issue?

Systems running Samsung Smart Switch versions earlier than 3.7.73 are exposed when an attacker has physical access to the system.

2

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit it?

The issue requires physical access. No prior privileges or user interaction are required according to the supplied CVSS vector.

3

What could an attacker gain through successful exploitation?

An attacker could access files using Smart Switch privileges. The reported impact is integrity-focused; no confidentiality or availability impact is specified.

4

How can I determine whether I am affected?

Check the installed Samsung Smart Switch version. Versions prior to 3.7.73 are affected.

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