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CVE-2026-55302 Google CVE debrief

A logic error in the code could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. This issue affects multiple locations and could have significant operational impacts if not addressed promptly by system administrators and security teams. They should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems to mitigate potential risks. The vulnerability's impact is primarily related to local escalation of privilege, which could allow attackers to gain elevated access to sensitive areas of the system.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.7
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

System administrators and security teams should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems. They should review the CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page for further information on the possible permission bypass and its potential impacts. Additionally, they should consider the operational impacts of this vulnerability, including the potential for local escalation of privilege,

Why it matters

System administrators and security teams should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems due to a possible permission bypass.

  • Local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed

Technical summary

A logic error in the code could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. This issue affects multiple locations and could have significant operational impacts if not addressed promptly. The vulnerability is primarily related to a possible permission bypass, which could allow attackers to gain elevated access to sensitive areas of the system. System administrators and security teams should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems to mitigate potential risks.

Defensive priority

Assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected systems
  • Review and apply vendor advisories
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the possible permission bypass. The issue is caused by a logic error in the code, which could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. The CVE Program and NVD have documented this vulnerability, and their records provide further details on the affected systems and potential impacts. System administrators and security teams should review these sources to understand the scope of

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-55302 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-55302

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

  • CVE-2026-55302 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55302

    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.