CVE-2024-49421: Path traversal in Quick Share Agent prior to version 3.5.14.47 in Android 12, 3.5.19.41 in Android 13, and 3.5

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-49421?

quick share: upgrade to 3.5.14.47, 3.5.19.41, 3.5.19.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-49421 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49421 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-49421 affect?

CVE-2024-49421 affects quick share. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Path traversal in Quick Share Agent prior to version 3.5.14.47 in Android 12, 3.5.19.41 in Android 13, and 3.5.19.42 in Android 14 allows adjacent attackers to write file in arbitrary location.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-49421?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-49421 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting quick share. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Path traversal in Quick Share Agent prior to version 3.5.14.47 in Android 12, 3.5.19.41 in Android 13, and 3.5.19.42 in Android 14 allows adjacent attackers to write file in arbitrary location.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-03 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung quick share UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.5.19.41 · < 3.5.19.42 · < 3.5.14.47

Fixed in: 3.5.14.47, 3.5.19.41, 3.5.19.42

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quick-share || rpm -q quick-share || quick-share --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.5.14.47 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade quick-share

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quick-share

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-49421?

quick share: upgrade to 3.5.14.47, 3.5.19.41, 3.5.19.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49421 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49421 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-49421 affect?

CVE-2024-49421 affects quick share. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Path traversal in Quick Share Agent prior to version 3.5.14.47 in Android 12, 3.5.19.41 in Android 13, and 3.5.19.42 in Android 14 allows adjacent attackers to write file in arbitrary location.

How urgent is CVE-2024-49421?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

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References

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