Permission Bypass Vulnerability in Android Products by Google
CVE-2026-58978

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Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-58978?

A permission bypass vulnerability exists in various versions of Android due to a logic error in the code. This flaw allows attackers to escalate privileges without the need for additional execution permissions or user interaction, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on the affected devices. This highlights the importance of maintaining updated security practices and monitoring system integrity to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Android 17

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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