CVE-2026-56992: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple files, 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 involves a permission bypass in multiple Android system files, resulting from a confused deputy problem. An attacker with local access and System execution privileges could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges further on the device. No user interaction is required for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed technical specifics are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local System execution privileges to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system integrity or security. There is no indication of remote exploitation or requirement for user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-56992: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple files, 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 involves a permission bypass in multiple Android system files, resulting from a confused deputy problem. An attacker with local access and System execution privileges could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges further on the device. No user interaction is required for exploitation. No CVSS score or detailed technical specifics are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local System execution privileges to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially compromising system integrity or security. There is no indication of remote exploitation or requirement for user interaction.
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
- 2026-06-23T16:23:34.033Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992cb55bf5e2cf53bfb14
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:02:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:08 UTC
Views: 8
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