Description
In multiple files, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Local Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a permission bypass caused by a confused deputy across multiple Android source files. It permits a local attacker to gain system execution privileges without requiring user interaction. Based on the description it is inferred that the flaw allows escalation from ordinary user level to full system control, compromising all data and functions on the device.

Affected Systems

Google Android operating system devices are affected. No specific version numbers are listed, but based on the CNA vendor information it is inferred that the flaw exists in multiple Android source files across the platform. All devices running the affected codebase until patched are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.7 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is < 1%, meaning the probability of exploitation is very low, and it is not cataloged in the CISA KEV. Based on the description it is inferred that the vulnerability can be exploited locally without user interaction, so any compromised or malicious app could trigger the privilege escalation to system level.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the newest Google Android security patch that addresses CVE-2026-56992.
  • Refrain from installing or running untrusted applications that request elevated permissions until the patch is applied or a known workaround becomes available.
  • Monitor device logs and system activity for suspicious privilege escalation attempts and enforce least-privilege settings on installed apps.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 17, 2026 at 09:59 UTC.

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History

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Permission Bypass via Confused Deputy Leading to Local Privilege Escalation

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Permission Bypass via Confused Deputy Leading to Local Privilege Escalation

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-441
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'}


Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

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

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple files, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Google_Devices

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-16T03:57:54.671Z

Reserved: 2026-06-23T16:23:34.033Z

Link: CVE-2026-56992

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T20:56:33.583Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:30.223

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

Link: CVE-2026-56992

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-17T10:00:12Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-441

    Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')