CVE-2026-55270: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In dialInternal in multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability exists in multiple locations within the dialInternal function of Google Android. A confused deputy scenario allows a permission bypass, enabling an attacker to escalate privileges locally without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The flaw affects specific Android versions 14 through 17, including 16-qpr2.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, increasing the risk of silent privilege escalation. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T17:39:57.723Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac3f12d2cdf04f6562d91c1
Added to database: 10/05/2026, 18:49:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 19:07:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 21:23:09 UTC
Views: 3
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