Local Escalation of Privilege in Android's Permission Manager Service
CVE-2026-0026

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-0026?

A logic error in the removePermission method of the PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java file in the Android operating system allows for the possibility of overriding system permissions. This vulnerability enables local escalation of privilege without needing further execution privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction, highlighting a potential risk for users if they inadvertently engage with manipulated applications.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 14

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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