How severe is CVE-2026-21086?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2026-21086 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2026-21086?

Affected package information for CVE-2026-21086 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21086?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2026-21086 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2026-21086 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-21086 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is CVE-2026-21086 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2026-21086 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2026-21086?

CVE-2026-21086 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.1%, placing it in the 1th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-21086?

CVE-2026-21086 is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2026-21086 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2026-21086 was published on September 9, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2026-21086

CVE-2026-21086 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

Improper authorization in ProxyHandler prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access proxy configuration.

Published

Sep 9, 2026

Updated

Sep 9, 2026

Affected

1 product

Patched

See advisory

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Sep 28, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for CVE-2026-21086.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.1%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs1th percentile — riskier than 1% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Description

Improper authorization in ProxyHandler prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access proxy configuration.

Affected Products

1 product · 95 configurations

androidsamsung

4 versions

14.015.016.017.0

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2026-21086 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Frequently Asked Questions

Improper authorization in ProxyHandler prior to SMR Aug-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to access proxy configuration.

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CVE-2026-21086

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

EPSS Exploitation Probability

Description

Affected Products

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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