Local Privilege Escalation in AppTimeTracker by Android

CVE-2026-58970

What is CVE-2026-58970?

The vulnerability in AppTimeTracker stems from a flawed implementation in the deliverResult method of AppTimeTracker.java, which can be exploited to trigger background activities without user interaction. This flaw creates an opportunity for malicious actors to escalate their privileges locally, enabling unauthorized actions that bypass standard security checks. The potential for a confused deputy scenario raises significant security concerns, underscoring the importance of code reviews and timely patching.

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