Background Application Launch Vulnerability in Android ActivityTaskManagerService
CVE-2026-58944

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-58944?

A vulnerability exists in the ActivityTaskManagerService that can lead to a background application launch issue due to a confused deputy scenario. This flaw allows an attacker to escalate local privileges without requiring any additional execution permissions or user interaction. Such vulnerabilities pose a significant risk as they can enable unauthorized access to sensitive information or system functionalities.

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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