PatchTheCVECVE-2026-21074: Incorrect default permissions in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary c
CVE-2026-21074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Incorrect default permissions in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2026-08-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-21074?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-21074 being exploited?
CVE-2026-21074 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-2026-21074 affect?
CVE-2026-21074 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Incorrect default permissions in Bixby prior to version 4.0.86.0 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary commands with Bixby privilege.
How urgent is CVE-2026-21074?
Priority 26/100. High severity