CVE-2026-21055: High severity Samsung Bixby vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2026
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Updated

Improper export of android application components in Bixby prior to version 4.0.70.8 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Bixby<4.0.70.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Android Bixby to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.70.8
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate local exploitation by limiting local user access (e.g., restrict who can access the device / remove unnecessary local accounts) until Bixby is upgraded to version 4.0.70.8.

Event History

Jul 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21055?

CVE-2026-21055 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 8.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21055?

To mitigate CVE-2026-21055, users should upgrade Samsung Bixby to version 4.0.70.8 or later.

3

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2026-21055?

CVE-2026-21055 can be exploited by local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privileges.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-21055?

CVE-2026-21055 affects Samsung Bixby versions prior to 4.0.70.8.

5

When was CVE-2026-21055 published?

CVE-2026-21055 was published on July 10, 2026.

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