CVE-2026-58704: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's Cellular Modem involves a logic error that permits bypassing permission checks, enabling an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The flaw is due to improper logic in the code handling permissions within the modem component.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker in close proximity to the device to escalate privileges remotely without user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over device functions that require elevated permissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-58704: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's Cellular Modem involves a logic error that permits bypassing permission checks, enabling an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The flaw is due to improper logic in the code handling permissions within the modem component.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker in close proximity to the device to escalate privileges remotely without user interaction or additional execution privileges. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over device functions that require elevated permissions.
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
- 2026-07-02T05:38:24.955Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992cd55bf5e2cf53bfb24
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:01:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:18:03 UTC
Views: 11
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