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CVE-2026-56922 Google CVE debrief

A CVE record for a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in CPM was published on 2026-09-15T19:17:27.957Z and last modified on 2026-09-21T17:18:09.970Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges with System execution privileges needed. Defenders should review system configurations and permissions to prevent exploitation. Verification of patch application is required to prevent potential privilege escalation. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and vector. The vulnerability affects Android systems, particularly those with System execution The

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

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

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-56922 because it could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed, requiring verification of patch application and review of system configurations.

  • Verification of patch application is required to prevent potential privilege escalation
  • Defenders need to review system configurations and permissions to prevent exploitation

Technical summary

A possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in CPM could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. This vulnerability affects Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.7 and a severity of MEDIUM. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and vector. Defenders should review system configurations and permissions to prevent

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 and permissions
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and vector. The vulnerability affects Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges. The source-provided CVE metadata and NVD detail page are the primary sources of information for this vulnerability. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-15T19:17:27.957Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. Defenders should verify patch

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-56922 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56922

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

  • CVE-2026-56922 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56922

    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.