Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Amid Signs of Limited Targeted Exploitation
Reported exploitedPixel Cellular ModemAndroidOur summary
Google has patched CVE-2026-58704, an actively exploited privilege-escalation vulnerability in the Pixel Cellular Modem. The logic flaw can bypass permissions and allow a nearby attacker to gain elevated privileges without user interaction; Google says exploitation appears limited and targeted. September 2026 Pixel updates also address 109 other Android and Pixel issues, including CVE-2026-56914 and CVE-2026-58773; install security patch level 2026-09-05 or later.
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