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CVE-2026-56992 Google CVE debrief
A CVE record for a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in multiple files was published on 2026-09-15T19:17:30.223Z and last modified on 2026-09-18T17:31:59.953Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected systems.
- Vendor
- Product
- Android
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.7
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-18
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-18
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Android systems, particularly those with System execution privileges, should assess exposure and prioritize patching.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-56992 is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in multiple files, allowing local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Android systems.
- Verification of patch application is required to prevent potential privilege escalation.
- Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching for Android systems with System execution privileges.
Technical summary
A possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in multiple files could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. This 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 and permissions
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activity
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected systems. The vulnerability is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy in multiple files, allowing local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-56992 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56992
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-56992 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56992
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory
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.