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Google Pixel's Improper Authorization Flaw Allows an Attacker with Physical or Local Access to Bypass Permission Controls and Access Protected Device Functions

Last refreshed2026-09-27

Status: KEV  |  Advisory ID: CVE-2026-58704

Key Details

CVECVE-2026-58704
Vulnerability NameGoogle Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability
CVSS Score / Version8.8 (High) / CVSS v3.1
Updated2026-09-18
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Proseattack vector is adjacent; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high.
Affected productsGoogle Pixel
Exploitation statusListed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation.
KEV listingAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-09-16.
Exploitation prediction (EPSS)0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days (46% percentile) -- FIRST.org's EPSS model.

Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors

VendorProductAffected VersionsPatch Status
GooglePixel
SubsystemsGeneral OT
SectorsMultiple

What to Know

In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

What to Do

Monitor Google's web page for any future patch releases. See vendor advisory link below.

References

SourceReference
NVDhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58704
CVEhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-58704
Vendor advisoryhttps://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01

KEV Required Action

FieldValue
KEV Linkhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Date Added to KEV2026-09-16