In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code.
Affects Google Android devices with a Cellular Modem component; the fix is in the 2026-09-05 security patch level or later.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 2026-09-05
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
- Exploitation: active
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
The Cellular Modem software component contains a logic error that can allow an attacker to bypass permission checks. A successful attack could let a nearby or adjacent attacker gain elevated privileges without user interaction.
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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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: active · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
Android kernel
References 1
source.android.com
Questions about CVE-2026-58704
What should I do about it?
Install the Android security patch level of 2026-09-05 or later. The bulletin states that this patch level addresses all issues in it. No workaround is listed in the facts.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-09-16, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data