Description
In queryRemoteConnectionServices of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Local Escalation of Privilege
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

In the Android ConnectionServiceWrapper, the function queryRemoteConnectionServices is implemented with a permission check that is incorrect, creating a confused deputy scenario that can be exploited by a local user to gain higher privileges without needing additional execution rights or user interaction. This flaw permits a malicious local process to impersonate a system service, allowing it to perform privileged operations that it normally could not. The impact is a local privilege escalation that can compromise device integrity, enabling a user to tamper with system resources, install malware, or exfiltrate sensitive data.

Affected Systems

All Android devices that include the vulnerable ConnectionServiceWrapper implementation are affected. The adverse effect applies to devices running any Android version where this code path exists, regardless of specific build or device model, as no version information is provided in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability allows local privilege escalation without user interaction, indicating that an attacker who already has local access can exploit the flaw immediately. While the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability has not been listed in KEV, the nature of the flaw and its ability to bypass permissions represent a high severity risk. Exploitation does not require network connectivity or additional privileges, making it easier to deploy an attack vector on affected devices.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:45 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor’s Android security patch when it becomes available for the affected device
  • If a patch is not yet available, limit the use of services that depend on the vulnerable ConnectionServiceWrapper by disabling or restricting unnecessary features
  • Audit and apply the principle of least privilege on user-installed applications to prevent them from gaining unintended system permissions

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:45 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Permission Bypass in Android ConnectionServiceWrapper Leading to Local Privilege Escalation
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-640
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-441
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In queryRemoteConnectionServices of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T20:53:42.327Z

Reserved: 2026-06-02T14:43:25.468Z

Link: CVE-2026-49922

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:42.830

Modified: 2026-11-02T21:17:31.827

Link: CVE-2026-49922

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T22:00:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-285

    Improper Authorization

  • CWE-441

    Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')

  • CWE-640

    Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password