Local Escalation of Privilege in Android CertInstaller Component
CVE-2026-0088

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-0088?

A vulnerability exists in the CertInstaller component, where a deceptive or insufficient user interface can obscure a sensitive security dialogue. This flaw may enable local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction for exploitation, potentially compromising the security of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16-qpr2

Android 16

Android 15

References

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

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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