CVE-2026-45528: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-45528 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. It arises from an unsafe PendingIntent in the getManageSpaceActivityIntent method of StorageManagerService.java, which could allow local users to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an unsafe PendingIntent in the getManageSpaceActivityIntent method within StorageManagerService.java on Google Android. The flaw enables a LaunchAnyWhere chain that could be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing additional execution privileges. User interaction is necessary to trigger the exploit. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could lead to unauthorized access or control beyond the attacker's original permissions. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which may limit the attack vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted applications and avoid interacting with suspicious prompts that could trigger this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-45528: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-45528 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. It arises from an unsafe PendingIntent in the getManageSpaceActivityIntent method of StorageManagerService.java, which could allow local users to escalate privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an unsafe PendingIntent in the getManageSpaceActivityIntent method within StorageManagerService.java on Google Android. The flaw enables a LaunchAnyWhere chain that could be exploited locally to escalate privileges without needing additional execution privileges. User interaction is necessary to trigger the exploit. The affected versions explicitly include Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17. There is no CVSS score or vendor advisory indicating a patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected Android device. This could lead to unauthorized access or control beyond the attacker's original permissions. However, exploitation requires user interaction, which may limit the attack vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution with untrusted applications and avoid interacting with suspicious prompts that could trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:37:06.748Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5573
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 19:23:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 00:52:03 UTC
Views: 3
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