CVE-2026-55263 | Vulnetix

CVE-2026-55263 PUBLISHED CVSS 8.4 HIGH

Reported by google_android · Published November 2, 2026

In multiple functions of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible misunderstanding of reject/consent actions due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

8.4

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	17, 16-qpr2, 16
Google	Android	17, 16-qpr2, 16

Timeline

Nov 2, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
Nov 2, 2026 CVE Published
Nov 3, 2026 EPSS Score (2 in total, the first dated here)
Nov 4, 2026 CVE Updated

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