Enhanced Confirmation Mode Bypass in InstallPackageHelper.java of Android

CVE-2026-58836

What is CVE-2026-58836?

A vulnerability in the InstallPackageHelper.java file allows a sideloaded application to bypass Enhanced Confirmation Mode, which is intended to prevent unauthorized package modifications during self-update processes. Due to a logic flaw in the code, the sideloaded application can alter its package source without user interaction, potentially enabling local privilege escalation with user-level execution rights. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of secure coding practices in Android’s application management framework.

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