CVE-2026-58702: Android TimerAgent permission bypass in createIntent

CVE-2026-58702 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-10

The Android system's TimerAgent component contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to access sensitive information without requiring additional privileges or user interaction. This confused deputy flaw could enable unauthorized local access to private data on affected Android devices.

Technologies: Google Android. Vendors: Google.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-58702 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-58702 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-58702?
Informational severity, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android versions prior to 2026-11-05 security patch level.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-58702?
Yes: fixed in Android security patch level 2026-11-05 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-58702 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-58702?
Check whether you run Google Android at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: Android security patch level 2026-11-05 or later

Technical details

A confused deputy vulnerability exists in the createIntent method of TimerAgent.java, allowing an attacker to bypass permission checks through improper intent handling. The vulnerability requires local access to the device and does not need additional execution privileges. An attacker can exploit this to access or exfiltrate local information without user interaction.

Affected products

  • Google Android versions prior to 2026-11-05 security patch level

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed
  • 2026-11-05: patched

References

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