VDB-429993 · CVE-2026-58838 · GCVE-0-2026-58838

Google Android up to 17 Helpers Helpers.java information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file Helpers.java of the component Helpers. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-58838. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. This affects an unknown code of the file Helpers.java of the component Helpers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple functions of Helpers.java, there is a possible information disclosure due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure 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-2026-58838 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 $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
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
11/02/2026 +123 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-58838 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-58838
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-429993
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:12
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:12 (58)
Complete: 🔍
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