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CVE-2026-0088: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0088cvecve-2026-0088
Published: Mon Jun 01 2026 (06/01/2026, 21:14:54 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

CVE-2026-0088 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. The issue arises from the getCallingAppLabel function in CertInstaller. java, where a sensitive security dialogue can be hidden due to misleading or insufficient UI. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction. No CVSS score or patch information is currently available.

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AILast updated: 06/02/2026, 05:33:25 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Android's CertInstaller component involves the getCallingAppLabel method, which may conceal a critical security dialogue through inadequate UI presentation. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges without needing extra execution rights or user involvement. The affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. There is no known exploit in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been documented yet.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could enable a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android devices without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This could compromise device security by bypassing intended security dialogues. However, no active exploitation has been reported to date.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been published, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, limiting local access to trusted users and applying general device security best practices is advisable.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2025-10-15T15:42:45.801Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a1e67aee29bf47b508fede9

Added to database: 6/2/2026, 5:18:38 AM

Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 5:33:25 AM

Last updated: 6/2/2026, 8:05:50 AM

Views: 6

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