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5.9

Galaxy Store on Android allows local attackers to create files

CVE-2026-21001 · published 7 months ago
Summary

A security issue in older versions of the Galaxy Store app on Android allows a malicious app on the device to create files with Galaxy Store privileges, potentially allowing the attacker to access sensitive information or modify system settings. To fix this issue, update the Galaxy Store app to version 4.6.03.8 or later.

What to do
  • Update samsung galaxy_store to version 4.6.03.8 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
samsung galaxy_store < 4.6.03.8
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:galaxy_store:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Path traversal in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
Path traversal in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.03.8 allows local attacker to create file with Galaxy Store privilege.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.9 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published16 Mar 2026
Updated2 Nov 2026
First seen7 Apr 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-21001 · NVD
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