CVE-2026-55271

Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.

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.

Severity

HIGH

CVSS score

8.4 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Received

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-11-02 20:17:44.563000

Last modified

2026-11-02 21:17:32.657000

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  "id": "CVE-2026-55271",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-11-02T20:17:44.563",
  "lastModified": "2026-11-02T21:17:32.657",
  "vulnStatus": "Received",
  "cveTags": [],
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    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Google",
          "product": "Android",
          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "17",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
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          "baseScore": 8.4,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
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