Description
In Cellular Modem, there is a possible information disclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

A logic error in the Android Cellular Modem component can reveal sensitive information and, more critically, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device without requiring additional privileges. The flaw is exploitable without any user interaction, meaning that a malicious actor can trigger the attack directly through the modem interface.

Affected Systems

The issue affects Android devices that incorporate the cellular modem stack as defined by Google. No specific device models or operating system versions are listed, so all Android releases where this software component is present are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The high CVSS score of 8.8 reflects severe impact and lack of mitigations in the current code. The EPSS score of <1% indicates a very low, but non‑zero, probability of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. However, the absence of user interaction and the ability to execute code remotely indicates that exploitation is plausible. Organizations should treat this as a high‑risk threat pending an official fix.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 09:45 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security patch released by Google that addresses this vulnerability.
  • If the patch is not yet available, consider disabling or restricting cellular modem functionality via device management or firewall rules to limit exposure.
  • Enable logging for modem activity and monitor logs for anomalous behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 09:45 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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Title Android Cellular Modem Logic Error Enables Remote Code Execution

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0000

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Title Android Cellular Modem Logic Error Enables Remote Code Execution

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

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Description In Cellular Modem, there is a possible information disclosure due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:57:41.394Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:03:12.303Z

Link: CVE-2026-56882

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T20:31:48.405Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:24.057

Modified: 2026-09-16T19:24:44.153

Link: CVE-2026-56882

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T09:45:18Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor