CVE-2026-56973

Logic Error Enables Local Privilege Escalation on Android

Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability originates from a logic error in the Android operating system that allows a local user to obtain system execution privileges. The code flaw is exploitable without any user interaction, meaning any user with physical or local access to the device can trigger it. The description does not mention any impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond the privilege escalation itself.

Affected Systems

Android running on Google‑manufactured devices, such as Pixel smartphones and tablets, are affected. No specific Android build or OS version is listed, so all current releases may contain the flaw until it is addressed by a security update.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.7 indicates moderate severity. With a very low EPSS score of <1% and no listing in the CISA KEV catalog, no exploitation has been documented. The flaw requires only local access and no user interaction, so any user with physical or local device access could exploit it to elevate to system privileges. Public exploitation remains unknown, yet the risk is significant for users possessing local access.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest Android security update released by Google for the affected device, as outlined in the Pixel/Android security bulletin.
  • Restrict the use of applications that request system or privileged permissions, and disable or uninstall any such apps that are not essential.
  • Monitor device logs for any unexpected privilege‑escalation events or abnormal system activity, and consider implementing device administration restrictions for non‑essential functions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 13:29 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Logic Error Enables Local Privilege Escalation on Android
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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google_Devices
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 4:20 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 7:53 PM