CVE-2026-55263

Local Privilege Escalation via Misleading App Widget Binding UI

Published Nov 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple functions of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible misunderstanding of reject/consent actions due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Title Local Privilege Escalation via Misleading App Widget Binding UI
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Privilege Escalation in Android AllowBindAppWidgetActivity Due to Misleading Consent UI
Weaknesses CWE-639
CWE-862
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Weaknesses CWE-451
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Title Local Privilege Escalation in Android AllowBindAppWidgetActivity Due to Misleading Consent UI
Weaknesses CWE-639
CWE-862
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple functions of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible misunderstanding of reject/consent actions due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Nov 4, 2026, 4:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 16, 2026, 5:37 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 2, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Nov 9, 2026, 3:47 PM