CVE-2026-56922: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In CPM, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the CPM component of Google Android allows a local attacker to bypass permission checks through a confused deputy scenario. Exploitation leads to elevation of privilege, granting the attacker System execution privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56922 and was published on September 15, 2026. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to System level on affected Android devices. This could allow attackers to perform actions with elevated privileges, potentially compromising device security and user data integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56922: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In CPM, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the CPM component of Google Android allows a local attacker to bypass permission checks through a confused deputy scenario. Exploitation leads to elevation of privilege, granting the attacker System execution privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-56922 and was published on September 15, 2026. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in local privilege escalation to System level on affected Android devices. This could allow attackers to perform actions with elevated privileges, potentially compromising device security and user data integrity.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:10:45.837Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c655bf5e2cf53bfaf7
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:34 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:31:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:17 UTC
Views: 7
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