Description
In broadcastIntentLockedTraced of BroadcastController.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities from the background on the paired companion phone due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2026-03-01
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-03-01
Scores
CVSS v3
8.8
EPSS
0.0011
EPSS Percentile
1.8%
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-693
Status
published
Products (2)
google/android
14.0
google/android
16.0
Published
Mar 02, 2026
Tracked Since
Mar 03, 2026