Google · Pixel
CVE-2026-58704
Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability
What it is
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.
CISA: 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.
What to do
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.
Deadline for US federal agencies: September 19, 2026
- Added to the CISA list
- September 16, 2026
- Published
- September 15, 2026
- Severity
- High 8.8 CVSS 3.1
- Chance of attacks in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- 0.6% in the top 50.2% of all known vulnerabilities
- Weakness
- CWE-693
- More details
- NVD · CVE.org · CISA
All references (1)
More exploited flaws from Google
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | Out-of-Bounds Write | Pixel | High 7.8 | 0.7% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Unchecked Return Value | Brotli | Critical 9.2 | 55% |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Out of Bounds Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 3.5% |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Type Confusion | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 1.8% |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Out-of-Bounds Read and Write | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.4% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Use-After-Free | Dawn | High 8.8 | 14% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Out-of-Bounds Write | Skia | High 8.8 | 2.3% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Improper Restriction of Operations Within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | Chromium V8 | High 8.8 | 2.7% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.