Samsung Mobile Improper Input Validation Vulnerability Allowing Bypass of Network Restrictions

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in certain Samsung Mobile devices running Android 14, 15, or 16, prior to the April 2026 Security Maintenance Release. This vulnerability stems from improper input validation related to network restrictions, which allows physical attackers to bypass these restrictions. The issue has been addressed in the April 2026 Security Maintenance Release.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows physical attackers to bypass network restrictions on affected devices.

Remediation

Users can update to the Samsung April 2026 Security Maintenance Release to address this vulnerability.

Added: Apr 13, 2026, 5:29 AM
Updated: Apr 13, 2026, 5:29 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
9.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
5.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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