Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2026-58841
In multiple functions of VirtualAudioControllerTest.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/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 14, 15, 16
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-58841?
- CVE-2026-58841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-10-05.
- How severe is CVE-2026-58841?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.