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CVE-2026-0183 Google CVE debrief

A CVE record for a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy in CPM was published on 2026-09-15T19:17:14.357Z and last modified on 2026-09-21T17:22:22.007Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Defenders responsible for Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges, should assess exposure and prioritize patching and monitoring. The vulnerability requires System execution privileges for exploitation and could lead to local information disclosure. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. This CVE record provides information on a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy in CPM.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
MEDIUM 4.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-15
Original CVE updated
2026-09-21
Advisory published
2026-09-15
Advisory updated
2026-09-21

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges, should assess exposure and prioritize patching and monitoring.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-0183 is a possible information disclosure vulnerability in CPM that requires System execution privileges for exploitation. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches, reviewing system configurations, and monitoring system logs.

  • Verification of patch application for affected Android systems is required to prevent potential information disclosure.
  • Defenders need to review system configurations for CPM to ensure proper access controls and minimize exposure.

Technical summary

A possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy in CPM could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The vulnerability affects Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Android systems.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches for affected Android systems
  • Review system configurations for CPM and ensure proper access controls
  • Monitor system logs for potential information disclosure attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on a possible information disclosure due to a confused deputy in CPM, requiring System execution privileges for exploitation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0183 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0183

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0183 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0183

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.