CVE-2021-26688

Name: CVE-2021-26688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-04T06:15:14.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26688 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on LG Wing mobile devices with Android OS 10 software. The biometric sensor has weak security properties. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on LG Wing mobile devices with Android OS 10 software. The biometric sensor has weak security properties. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200030 (February 2021).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0

References

https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26688?

An issue was discovered on LG Wing mobile devices with Android OS 10 software. The biometric sensor has weak security properties. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200030 (February 2021).

How severe is CVE-2021-26688?

CVE-2021-26688 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-26688?

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Source: NVD / NIST