High severity · published Sep 15, 2026
CVE-2026-58704
Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability
In wildKEV
8.8
CVSS
0.6%
EPSS
Yes
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.6% · higher than 50% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildYes
CISA KEVListed Sep 16, 2026
Federal remediation dueSep 19, 2026
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AN
Android · Google
Android kernel · source: vendor, NVD
PI
Pixel · Google
All versions, or not specified · source: KEV
In the news
VulnerabilityHigh
Google Patches Pixel Modem Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Google has patched a high-severity zero-day in the Pixel cellular modem after finding evidence that the vulnerability was exploited in limited, targeted attacks. Google has released its September 2026 Pixel security update, addressing a large set of vulnerabilities, including a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-58704 (CVSS score of 8.0), in the cellular modem that has […]
Sep 16, 2026·Security Affairs
AdvisoryHigh
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-58704 Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and poses significant risks to the federal enterprise. Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk establishes vulnerability management requirements for Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies. BOD 26-04 reinforces the importance of the KEV Catalog and requires federal agencies to prioritize rapid remediation of high-risk vulnerabilities, specifically those identified by Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) listed in CISA’s KEV Catalog on publicly exposed assets that grant total control of the asset post-exploitation, while deferring action for lower-risk vulnerabilities. BOD 26-04 further establishes basic expectations for when agencies must check whether threat actors compromised the system before the patch was applied. While BOD 26-04 applies only to FCEB agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities . CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria . Aware of an exploited vulnerability not currently listed in the KEV Catalog? Submit it for potential addition through CISA’s KE...
Sep 16, 2026·CISA Advisories
VulnerabilityHigh
Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation
Google has disclosed that a high-severity security flaw in its Pixel Cellular Modem has come under exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-58704 (CVSS score: 8.0), is a privilege escalation flaw. "In Cellular Modem, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code," according to a description of the bug in the NIST National Vulnerability Database
Sep 16, 2026·The Hacker News
VulnerabilityHigh
[CISA KEV] CVE-2026-58704: Google Pixel - Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability
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.
Sep 16, 2026·CISA KEV
Affected product
AN
Android
Google
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