CVE-2026-45528: High severity android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
In getManageSpaceActivityIntent of StorageManagerService.java, there is a possible LaunchAnyWhere chain due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
6 affected components
android
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
Google Android=17.0
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is realistically exposed to exploitation?
Exploitation requires a local attacker. The issue is described as a local escalation of privilege, so it does not indicate remote exploitation.
2
Does an attacker need additional execution privileges or user involvement?
No additional execution privileges are needed, but user interaction is required for exploitation.