CVE-2026-58744 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges on Android devices due to improper input validation without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-58744?
CVE-2026-58744 is a high-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 multiple locations, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58744?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58744?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-58744 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-58744 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-508747905, GHSA-rf44-x6pq-25xm, PUB-A-508747905.