Android's November Security Update Fixes a Critical Remote Code Execution Bug
Google's monthly bulletin flags CVE-2026-58868 as critical, and Samsung is already rolling the patch out to the Galaxy S26 and its newest foldables.
Google published its November 2026 Android Security Bulletin on November 2. The most serious issue is CVE-2026-58868, a critical flaw that could allow remote code execution, meaning an attacker could potentially run code on a phone without physical access.
Google rates issues like this critical because they can sometimes be triggered with little or no action from the user.
Samsung's rollout
Samsung has started pushing its November security patch to the Galaxy S26 series and its newest foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. Older Galaxy models usually follow over the next few weeks.
How to update
- Pixel: Settings, then System, then Software updates.
- Samsung: Settings, then Software update, then Download and install.
- Other brands: check your phone maker's update page. Timing depends on the manufacturer and carrier.
To see which patch you have, open Settings, then About phone, and look for the Android security update date. Anything dated November 1, 2026 or later includes this fix.
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