CVE-2026-58726: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In FsmReleaseKey of fsm.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-58726 exists in the FsmReleaseKey function within the fsm.c component of Google Android. A missing permission check allows a local attacker who already has system execution privileges to bypass intended permission restrictions, resulting in an elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with system execution privileges on the affected Android device can exploit this vulnerability to bypass permission checks and escalate privileges further. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions or data. Since user interaction is not required, exploitation could be automated or triggered without user consent. However, the attacker must already have system-level execution privileges, limiting the initial attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restricting access to system execution privileges and monitoring for suspicious local activity may help reduce risk.
CVE-2026-58726: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In FsmReleaseKey of fsm.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. 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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-58726 exists in the FsmReleaseKey function within the fsm.c component of Google Android. A missing permission check allows a local attacker who already has system execution privileges to bypass intended permission restrictions, resulting in an elevation of privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with system execution privileges on the affected Android device can exploit this vulnerability to bypass permission checks and escalate privileges further. This could lead to unauthorized access or control over sensitive system functions or data. Since user interaction is not required, exploitation could be automated or triggered without user consent. However, the attacker must already have system-level execution privileges, limiting the initial attack surface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Until a patch is available, restricting access to system execution privileges and monitoring for suspicious local activity may help reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-02T05:40:51.923Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992bc55bf5e2cf53bf4b9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 20:17:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:49:22 UTC
Views: 5
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