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CVE-2024-31328: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until official patches are released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict or disable device pairing with companion phones unless absolutely necessary and ensure paired devices are trusted and secured. 2) Limit background activity permissions for applications and services that handle intent broadcasting, reducing the attack surface for launching arbitrary activities. 3) Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor and control inter-device communications and enforce strict security policies. 4) Monitor device logs and behavior for unusual activity indicative of unauthorized intent broadcasts or privilege escalations. 5) Educate users about the risks of pairing devices with unknown or untrusted companions. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected devices and establishing update procedures. 7) Consider network segmentation and endpoint detection solutions to detect lateral movement attempts originating from compromised devices. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector and environment impacted by this vulnerability.

Description

In broadcastIntentLockedTraced of BroadcastController.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities from the background on the paired companion phone due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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