CVE-2026-57042

DreamPickerReceiver Permission Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation

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Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple functions of DreamPickerReceiver.kt, 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.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

The vulnerability is a permission bypass in DreamPickerReceiver.kt that allows a confused deputy to grant an app System execution privileges. An attacker with local device access can run privileged code without any user interaction.

Affected Systems

Google Android OS. No specific versions are identified in the advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 6.7, indicating medium severity. The EPSS score is less than 1%, suggesting a low likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires no user interaction and is fully local, making it attractive for attackers but the low EPSS indicates it is not widely exploited at present.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Android security patch that addresses the DreamPickerReceiver permission bypass.
  • If a patch is not available, revoke or limit permissions for the DreamPickerReceiver component or related apps using the Android permission manager.
  • As a temporary measure, disable or uninstall any third‑party launchers or components that expose the vulnerable DreamPickerReceiver until the official fix is released.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 13:22 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title DreamPickerReceiver Permission Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via Permission Bypass in Android DreamPickerReceiver
Weaknesses CWE-277
CWE-284
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

 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'}
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-441
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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'}
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation via Permission Bypass in Android DreamPickerReceiver
Weaknesses CWE-277
CWE-284
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple functions of DreamPickerReceiver.kt, 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
Earlier changes (3)
Weaknesses
  • CWE-441

    Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google_Devices
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 4:28 PM

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Updated
Sep 16, 2026, 1:12 PM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 5:31 PM

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Updated
Sep 20, 2026, 1:30 PM

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