Google's November Android Patch Fixes Critical Zero-Click RCE Flaw

Google's November Android security update fixes a critical Framework flaw that can enable remote code execution without user interaction or additional execution privileges. CVE-2026-58868 affects Android 14, 15, 16, 16 QPR2 and 17.

SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer 23pds said the November bulletin addresses more than 200 vulnerabilities. 23pds also said there were no confirmed cases of the flaw being exploited in the wild and urged users to install the update.

Devices with security patch level 2026-11-01 or later include the CVE-2026-58868 fix and other Framework and System repairs. Level 2026-11-05 or later covers all issues in the November bulletin, including kernel and chip-level fixes for MediaTek and Qualcomm components.

Users can find their security patch level under Settings, About phone and Android version.