CVE-2026-45520: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-45520 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw exists in the onAttach method of BiometricsSettingsBase.java, where a confused deputy issue may allow authentication bypass. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a confused deputy problem in the onAttach method of BiometricsSettingsBase.java within Android. It allows a local attacker to bypass authentication controls, resulting in elevation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could compromise device security by granting unauthorized access to privileged operations or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently provided. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-45520: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-45520 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. The flaw exists in the onAttach method of BiometricsSettingsBase.java, where a confused deputy issue may allow authentication bypass. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a confused deputy problem in the onAttach method of BiometricsSettingsBase.java within Android. It allows a local attacker to bypass authentication controls, resulting in elevation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. No CVSS score or vendor remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could enable a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could compromise device security by granting unauthorized access to privileged operations or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently provided. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Android security advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:34:26.824Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05616acd9273b490f5516
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:27 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 19:23:27 UTC
Views: 2
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