CVE-2026-56922 Privilege escalation in Android

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's CPM allows local attackers with system privileges to bypass permissions and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-56922?

CVE-2026-56922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In CPM, 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.

Weakness: CWE-441

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-56922?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56922?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-56922 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-56922 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-510475578, GHSA-532w-4hxj-43mf, PUB-A-510475578.

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