What is CVE-2026-45524?

CVE-2026-45524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-10-05.

How severe is CVE-2026-45524?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2026-45524

In isSystem of WifiPermissionsUtil.java, there is a possible sandbox escape due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

Published 2026-10-05 · last modified 2026-10-06.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 17

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-10-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-45524?: CVE-2026-45524 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-10-05.
How severe is CVE-2026-45524?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.