CVE-2026-56888: Medium severity vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2026
·Updated
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Event History
Sep 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 6, 58679
Event
via NVD·07:51 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attack vector is local and requires no privileges or user interaction. The attacker must be able to execute locally on the affected device or system.
2
What is the expected impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can disclose information through a side channel and enable local escalation of privilege. The listed impact is high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact.
3
Is this exploitable remotely or through user interaction?
No remote attack vector is indicated, and user interaction is not required. Exploitation is described as a local attack.