Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android Settings Component
CVE-2026-0011

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-0011?

The Android Settings component contains a logic error in the enableSystemPackageLPw method of Settings.java, which may allow for the prevention of location access. This flaw can be exploited without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive location data.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/20...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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