CVE-2026-58704: Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

Name

Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability

Vendor

Google

Product

Pixel

Added to the catalog

2026-09-16

Due date for US federal agencies

2026-09-19

Weaknesses

CWE-693

Catalog version

2026.10.30

Google Pixel devices contain an improper authorization vulnerability in the cellular modem. A logic error may allow an attacker to bypass permission checks and escalate privileges.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Ransomware use: CISA does not mark known use of this vulnerability in ransomware campaigns.

Links in CISA's notes

• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58704

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NVD analysis

Status

Analyzed

Published

2026-09-15T19:17:32.297

Last modified

2026-10-07T19:17:39.150

Weaknesses

CWE-285, CWE-693

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.

References

• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01 (Vendor Advisory)
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-58704 (US Government Resource)

This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

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CVE record

Assigner

Google_Devices

State

PUBLISHED

Published

2026-09-15T18:34:37.966Z

Updated

2026-10-07T18:14:21.429Z

Problem types

Elevation of privilege

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.

References

• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01

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Defensive techniques (MITRE D3FEND)

D3FEND maps these defensive techniques to the weakness (CWE) that NVD lists for this CVE, through the digital artifacts the weakness affects. D3FEND does not say they stop this vulnerability.

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