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6.7
CVE-2026-56992: Windows files allow privilege escalation to System level
CVE-2026-56992 · published 2 months ago
Summary
Several Windows system files may let a regular user trick the operating system into granting higher rights. This could give an attacker full control of the computer without any user interaction. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to close the gap.
What to do
- Update google :unknown: to version Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | android | Android kernel | |
| Android | :unknown: |
>= Pixel-family specific:0, < Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05 Fix: upgrade to Pixel-family specific:2026-09-05
|
Original advisory text
In multiple files, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not ...
In multiple files, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-09-01 Vendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker full control
Severity
6.7
Medium
Type
CWE-441Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')
Timeline
Published1 Sep 2026
Updated9 Oct 2026
First seen8 Sep 2026
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