CVE-2026-58704
Google Pixel Improper Authorization Vulnerability
Google Pixel
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 16 September 2026. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 19 September 2026.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 0.2%, which is higher than 11.1% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2026-58704 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2026-58704.
What does CVE-2026-58704 affect?
CVE-2026-58704 affects Google Pixel. 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 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.2%, higher than 11.1% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 19 September 2026.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2026-58704?
Apply the vendor patch for Google Pixel as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.