CVE-2026-0089: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
CVE-2026-0089 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting version 16-qpr2. It arises from missing permission checks in multiple functions of PackageInstallerService. java, allowing installation of unverified apps without user interaction or additional execution privileges. This flaw could enable a local attacker to escalate privileges on the device. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no official fix or remediation details are provided by the vendor yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Android's PackageInstallerService.java involves a missing permission check that permits installation of unverified applications. Because the flaw does not require user interaction and no additional execution privileges are needed, a local attacker could leverage this to escalate privileges on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version is Android 16-qpr2. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to install unverified apps, resulting in elevation of privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could compromise device security by granting unauthorized access or control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-0089: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
CVE-2026-0089 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android affecting version 16-qpr2. It arises from missing permission checks in multiple functions of PackageInstallerService. java, allowing installation of unverified apps without user interaction or additional execution privileges. This flaw could enable a local attacker to escalate privileges on the device. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no official fix or remediation details are provided by the vendor yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android's PackageInstallerService.java involves a missing permission check that permits installation of unverified applications. Because the flaw does not require user interaction and no additional execution privileges are needed, a local attacker could leverage this to escalate privileges on the device. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected version is Android 16-qpr2. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to install unverified apps, resulting in elevation of privileges with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could compromise device security by granting unauthorized access or control.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to trusted parties and monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:47.559Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e1a6be29bf47b50593020
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 12:03:25 AM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 2:08:59 AM
Views: 9
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