Potential Permission Bypass in Android's RegisteredAidCache by Google
CVE-2026-59028

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-59028?

A potential permission bypass has been identified in the RegisteredAidCache component of Android, specifically within the resolveAidConflictLocked method. This vulnerability arises from a confused deputy scenario that facilitates local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction, thereby posing a serious security risk. It is crucial for users and administrators to monitor updates and apply necessary patches to safeguard systems against potential exploitation.

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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