Description
In forwardToPreferredActionPickHandler of ContactsPickerActivity.kt, there is a possible intent redirection due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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Title Intent Redirection Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in Android ContactsPickerActivity

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:30:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-441
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In forwardToPreferredActionPickHandler of ContactsPickerActivity.kt, there is a possible intent redirection due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-03T04:56:15.538Z

Reserved: 2026-06-16T17:39:57.723Z

Link: CVE-2026-55271

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T20:22:22.467Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:44.563

Modified: 2026-11-03T14:52:42.467

Link: CVE-2026-55271

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T23:15:14Z

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