How severe is CVE-2026-58704?

CVE-2026-58704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-58704 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-58704 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-09-16, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-58704?

CVE-2026-58704 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-58704?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

When was CVE-2026-58704 published?

CVE-2026-58704 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

CVE-2026-58704

CVE-2026-58704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-09-16). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-09-16)
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-58704?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-58704?: CVE-2026-58704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-58704 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2026-58704 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-09-16, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-58704?: CVE-2026-58704 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-58704?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
When was CVE-2026-58704 published?: CVE-2026-58704 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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