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CVE-2018-9140: On Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software, the Email application allows XSS via an event attribute and...

On Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software, the Email application allows XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute, aka SVE-2017-10747.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This CVE affects Samsung mobile devices running M(6.0) software through the Samsung Email application. The reported issue could let unsafe email content execute script-like behavior or load arbitrary files. The public bundle does not provide severity, CVSS, fixed versions, or exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Prioritize asset discovery over emergency response. The issue concerns old Samsung Android 6.0-era devices, and public evidence here does not confirm exploitation or severity. Business urgency increases if those devices remain deployed, process sensitive email, or cannot receive vendor updates.

Technical view

The CVE describes XSS via an event attribute and arbitrary file loading via a src attribute in Samsung Email on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software, tracked by Samsung as SVE-2017-10747. The source data lacks CVSS, CWE mapping, precise affected builds, and patch metadata.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Samsung mobile devices running M(6.0) software that use the Samsung Email application. The bundle does not identify other Android versions, other Samsung apps, or non-Samsung products as affected.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. They also do not describe attacker prerequisites, delivery path, or exploit reliability. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed from the supplied evidence.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, fixed version, or exploit status are present in the supplied bundle. Analysis should stay anchored to Samsung M(6.0) Email and SVE-2017-10747 until vendor data clarifies scope.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Samsung devices running M(6.0) software and using Samsung Email.
  • Check Samsung security update guidance for CVE-2018-9140 or SVE-2017-10747.
  • Update affected devices or Email components only according to Samsung-supported guidance.
  • Replace or restrict unsupported Samsung M(6.0) devices if no supported update exists.
  • Limit use of Samsung Email for untrusted messages until exposure is confirmed.

Validation and detection

  • Use MDM or asset inventory to identify Samsung M(6.0) devices.
  • Confirm whether Samsung Email is installed, enabled, or the default mail client.
  • Compare device patch levels against Samsung’s security update information.
  • Document devices that cannot receive vendor-supported fixes.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any clarified affected builds or remediation details.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
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Severity
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CVSS
Not scored
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No
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2Source links

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