Description
In UsbDialogHelper of UsbDialogHelper.java, there is a possible UI confusion due to misleading or insufficient UI. 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 Privilege Escalation
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability resides in UsbDialogHelper, where a misleading or insufficient user interface can cause a local privilege escalation. Because user interaction is not required for exploitation, the flaw can be triggered automatically when a USB device is connected, allowing an attacker to gain elevated permissions without executing additional code. This flaw is a direct escalation risk for users on affected devices.

Affected Systems

Android devices supplied by Google, with no specific version information provided. The issue affects the UsbDialogHelper component used in the Android OS for handling USB connectivity prompts.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is not listed, but the flaw permits local privilege escalation, which is inherently a high‑severity risk. EPSS is not available, and the vulnerability is not present in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be local; an attacker must have physical access or the ability to connect a malicious USB device to the target device. Because no user interaction is required, the likelihood of exploitation may be significant in environments where users connect USB peripherals.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security update released in the 2026-11-01 security bulletin.
  • Disable USB debugging mode on devices that do not require it to reduce exposure to USB prompts that could be exploited.
  • Educate users to verify USB device prompts and avoid connecting untrusted peripherals.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 2, 2026 at 21:43 UTC.

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-451
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 UsbDialogHelper of UsbDialogHelper.java, there is a possible UI confusion due to misleading or insufficient UI. 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: 2026-11-02T20:20:50.648Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:37:58.180Z

Link: CVE-2026-55257

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T20:20:42.463Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:43.983

Modified: 2026-11-02T21:17:32.487

Link: CVE-2026-55257

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses
  • CWE-451

    User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information