CVE-2026-56992
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Confused Deputy Permission Bypass in Android System

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-18

Assigner: Google Devices

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.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-18
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-09-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-04
NVD
CVE-2026-56992
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78988

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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-441 The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a permission bypass issue caused by a confused deputy problem in multiple files. It allows an attacker with system execution privileges to escalate their local privileges without needing user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves a permission bypass leading to local privilege escalation, which could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. Such issues may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information security) by enabling unauthorized data access or modification.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates from the vendor if available. Review file permissions and access controls to prevent confused deputy scenarios. Monitor system logs for unusual activity.

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