CVE-2026-49931
Android Contact Provider Information Disclosure via Confused Deputy
Description
In onActivityResult in multiple locations, there is a possible contact leak from protected profile 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 2, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 2, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Review and sanitize data in onActivityResult.
- Ensure proper access controls for protected profile data.
- Validate data sources before processing.
- Implement least privilege for profile access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-49931.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-49931 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-49931
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In onActivityResult in multiple locations, there is a possible contact leak from protected profile 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/49xxx/CVE-2026-49931.json">CVE-2026-49931</a> Added Reference https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01