CVE-2026-58943

Confused‑Deputy Background Activity in Android AddAccountSettings Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Published Nov 2, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In run of AddAccountSettings.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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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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Metrics ssvc

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

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Title Confused‑Deputy Background Activity in Android AddAccountSettings Enables Local Privilege Escalation
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Title Background Activity Launch Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Android AddAccountSettings
Weaknesses CWE-275
CWE-287
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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Title Background Activity Launch Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Android AddAccountSettings
Weaknesses CWE-275
CWE-287
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Weaknesses CWE-441
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'}

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Description In run of AddAccountSettings.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2026, 4:56 AM
Reserved
Jul 2, 2026, 6:14 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Nov 2, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Nov 10, 2026, 5:58 PM