CVE-2026-58739 is a vulnerability in Google Android
Published on September 15, 2026
In platform_msg_handler_init of default_msg_handlers.c, there is a possible confused deputy due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-58739 can be exploited with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Confused Deputy Vulnerability?
The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor.
CVE-2026-58739 has been classified to as a Confused Deputy vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-58739
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