Local Escalation of Privilege Vulnerability in SettingsLib by Android
CVE-2026-0071

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-0071?

A logic error in the code of SettingsLib allows attackers to bypass permission checks, leading to a potential local escalation of privilege. This vulnerability does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation, making it a significant risk for users. It is crucial for system administrators and software developers to review security measures and apply necessary updates to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Android 17

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-17
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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