Permission Bypass Vulnerability in Android Platform Components
CVE-2026-56952

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-56952?

A vulnerability exists within the Android platform due to a missing permission check in the message handler component. This flaw can potentially allow attackers to bypass standard permission controls, leading to unauthorized access and local escalation of privileges. The exploitation does not require any user interaction, leaving systems at risk of attackers gaining higher-level execution rights that could compromise essential system functions.

Affected Version(s)

Android Android kernel

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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