CVE-2026-45528 Privilege escalation in Android
A local attacker can escalate privileges via an unsafe PendingIntent in StorageManagerService, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-45528?
CVE-2026-45528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In getManageSpaceActivityIntent of StorageManagerService.java, there is a possible LaunchAnyWhere chain due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-926
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45528?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-45528?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-45528 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45528 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-504573577, ASB-A-504573577, GHSA-3wf6-jr8m-5hxq.