CVE-2026-45528: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In getManageSpaceActivityIntent of StorageManagerService.java, there is a possible LaunchAnyWhere chain due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an unsafe PendingIntent in the getManageSpaceActivityIntent method of StorageManagerService.java in Google Android. The flaw could enable a LaunchAnyWhere chain leading to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction, and it affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity as indicated by the CVSS score of 7.3.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution with user interactions that could trigger this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T17:37:06.748Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f5573
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:52:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:13 UTC
Views: 42
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