# CVE-2026-22112

> A protection mechanism failure vulnerability exists in the Google Pixel bootloader for Pixel 7, 8, and 9 series devices. A flaw in the secure boot verification chain allows an attacker with root-level access to bypass bootloader integrity checks and install persistent implant code that survives factory resets and OS re-installations. The vulnerability resides in the bootloader firmware signature validation logic, where a crafted payload can be written to a persistent partition that is not cleared during device wipe operations. Google TAG identified this as Stage 3 of the Saito Tech (formerly C

- **CVSS:** 7.8 (HIGH)
- **EPSS:** 43.1%
- **CWE:** CWE-693

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2026-22112
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