CVE-2026-55271: In forwardToPreferredActionPickHandler of ContactsPickerActivity.kt, there is a possible intent
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 23:12 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 8.4 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Users and administrators should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply any future patches promptly. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the vulnerable component and limiting local user privileges may reduce risk.
Description
CVE-2026-55271 is a high-severity vulnerability in the forwardToPreferredActionPickHandler function of ContactsPickerActivity.kt. It involves a possible intent redirection caused by a confused deputy issue, allowing local escalation of privilege without requiring user interaction or additional execution privileges.