Google Android 16-qpr2/17 permission

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9.5$25k-$100k0.80+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Google Android 16-qpr2/17. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-59000. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Android 16-qpr2/17. This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass 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.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-59000 since 07/02/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1222 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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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-2026-59000 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59000
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430095
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:40
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:40 (56)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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