VDB-400821 · CVE-2026-58874 · GCVE-0-2026-58874

Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 SmsController SmsController.java privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file SmsController.java of the component SmsController. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-58874. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. It has been classified as very critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the file SmsController.java of the component SmsController. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple functions of SmsController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-58874 since 07/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

ADP CISA Base Score: 7.8
ADP CISA Vector: 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

07/02/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +68 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-58874 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400821
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 00:57
Changes: 09/09/2026 00:57 (67)
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