CVE-2026-58698 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in the Android PMIC IPC handler allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate their permissions.
- 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-2026-58698?
CVE-2026-58698 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 ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c, 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-2026-58698?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58698?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-58698 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-58698 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-508717756, GHSA-gv7h-8ghg-9cf5, PUB-A-508717756.