In prepareWindowToDisplayDuringRelayout of WindowState.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code.
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
- Fix
- Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Who is exposed
- Specific setups only
Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
- 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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- A 0-100 score for how much a CVE matters across the industry: exploitation, exposure, how widely the software is used, severity and whether a fix exists.What do these mean? →
- 14/100 · provisional
- 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? →
- Specific setups only
- Fix
- Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- 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: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
In prepareWindowToDisplayDuringRelayout of WindowState.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
Timeline
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now1 day
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14
Evidence 1
- Link
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-58934
What does this mean?
A logic error in the prepareWindowToDisplayDuringRelayout function of WindowState.java in the Android Framework can allow a permission check to be bypassed. The advisory classifies it as escalation of privilege, with a CVSS score of 8.4 (high).Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory's Framework table lists Android 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17 for this CVE. To check a device, look at the Android version under Settings > About phone and the security patch level shown there.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the Android security update that includes the fix for CVE-2026-58934 (A-527038637) for your Android version. The facts do not name a specific patch level or workaround.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data