CVE-2026-21033: Improper export of android application components in ExpressHomeWidgetReceiver of Samsung Assistant prior to v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-21033?

assistant: upgrade to 9.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-21033 being exploited?

CVE-2026-21033 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-2026-21033 affect?

CVE-2026-21033 affects assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper export of android application components in ExpressHomeWidgetReceiver of Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.3.14 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-21033 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting assistant. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper export of android application components in ExpressHomeWidgetReceiver of Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.3.14 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-06-05
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Samsung Mobile · Vendor: samsung

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-05 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samsung assistant UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.3.14

Fixed in: 9.3.14

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy assistant || rpm -q assistant || assistant --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.3.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade assistant

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade assistant

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-2026-21033?

assistant: upgrade to 9.3.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-21033 being exploited?

CVE-2026-21033 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-2026-21033 affect?

CVE-2026-21033 affects assistant. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper export of android application components in ExpressHomeWidgetReceiver of Samsung Assistant prior to version 9.3.14 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.

How urgent is CVE-2026-21033?

Priority 25/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Samsung vulnerabilities

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