Permissions Bypass in Android's ParsedPermissionUtils.java
CVE-2026-0020

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-0020?

A vulnerability exists in the parsePermissionGroup method of ParsedPermissionUtils.java within Android, which allows unauthorized access by bypassing a consent dialog. This flaw enables local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker may gain elevated permissions without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. The lack of safeguards in the permission management process poses significant risks, highlighting the necessity for immediate attention and remedial actions.

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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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