Background Activity Launch Vulnerability in Android System By Google
CVE-2026-58943

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-58943?

A potential vulnerability is present in the Android operating system, specifically in the run of the AddAccountSettings.java file. This flaw could allow for background activity launching, which may result in a local escalation of privilege. Notably, the exploitation of this vulnerability does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it a concerning issue for users and administrators alike.

Affected Version(s)

Android 17

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/20...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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