CVE-2026-55257
Received Received - Intake

UsbDialogHelper UI Confusion Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

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.

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
AI Q&A
2026-11-02
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-55257

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-451 The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

Attack-Flow Graph

AI Quick Actions

Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in UsbDialogHelper.java where a UI confusion issue exists due to misleading or insufficient UI. It allows local privilege escalation without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges on your device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions without your knowledge.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from Google for Android devices. Disable or restrict access to UsbDialogHelper components if possible. Monitor for unusual UI behavior or privilege escalation attempts.

Chat Assistant

Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-55257. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70

EPSS Chart

Security Radar

News mentioning this vulnerability
Loading related security news...