CVE-2026-56888: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in multiple locations within Google Android allows an attacker to bypass permissions by exploiting side channel information disclosure. The flaw enables local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions on the affected device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining unauthorized capabilities. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56888: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to side channel information disclosure. 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 5.5medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in multiple locations within Google Android allows an attacker to bypass permissions by exploiting side channel information disclosure. The flaw enables local escalation of privilege without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction, potentially allowing unauthorized access or actions on the affected device.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining unauthorized capabilities. No user interaction or additional execution privileges are required, increasing the risk of exploitation in local scenarios.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-23T16:05:58.746Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c655bf5e2cf53bfaf0
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:13 UTC
Views: 4
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