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CVE-2026-58698 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-58698 is a permission bypass vulnerability in ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The vulnerability exists in the ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler function of the ap_pmic_ipc.c file. A confused deputy issue allows for a possible permission bypass, which could result in local escalation of privilege. Defenders should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected Android systems.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-15
Original CVE updated
2026-09-18
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 verify privileges.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-58698 is a permission bypass vulnerability that could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. Defenders responsible for Android systems should assess exposure and verify privileges.

  • Local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed
  • Potential for unauthorized access and privilege escalation

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c and is due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. The affected product is Android systems with System execution privileges. The vulnerability allows for a possible permission bypass. Defenders should assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected Android systems.

Defensive priority

Assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected Android systems.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Assess exposure and verify System execution privileges on affected Android systems
  • Review and apply vendor advisory information from Google
  • Monitor for potential local escalation of privilege attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability. Vendor advisory information is limited but indicates that the vulnerability exists in ap_pmic_poll_msg_handler of ap_pmic_ipc.c. The vulnerability is due to a confused deputy, which could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. Evidence is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. Defenders should verify System execution privileges on affected Android systems and review vendor advis.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-58698 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-58698

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

  • CVE-2026-58698 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58698

    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.