CVE-2026-58961
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Activity Launch Vulnerability in Android OS

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

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

Description
In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
AI Q&A
2026-11-02
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-58961

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Google Android 17
Google Android 16-qpr2
Google Android 16
Google Android 15
Google Android 14

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Android system's ActivityTaskManagerService. It allows a background activity to be launched without proper authorization due to a logic error in the code. This could let an attacker escalate privileges locally without needing additional permissions or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to launch sensitive activities in the background, potentially accessing or manipulating user data without permission. This might lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure on your device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Android security update from Google to patch the ActivityTaskManagerService.java logic error. Monitor official Android security bulletins for updates and disable unnecessary background activity launches if possible.

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