CVE-2026-0092: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In Package Manager, there is a possible device lock controller bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Android's Package Manager allows a local attacker to bypass the device lock controller due to a missing permission check, resulting in elevation of privilege. The flaw requires no user interaction and no prior execution privileges, making it highly critical. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can escalate privileges on the device without needing additional permissions or user interaction. This could compromise device security by bypassing lock controls, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches.
CVE-2026-0092: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In Package Manager, there is a possible device lock controller bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android's Package Manager allows a local attacker to bypass the device lock controller due to a missing permission check, resulting in elevation of privilege. The flaw requires no user interaction and no prior execution privileges, making it highly critical. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No official patch or remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can escalate privileges on the device without needing additional permissions or user interaction. This could compromise device security by bypassing lock controls, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit local access to trusted users and monitor for updates from Google regarding patches.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:51.569Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3250ab0b89be6888f7d507
Added to database: 06/17/2026, 07:45:47 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:53:55 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 19:17:57 UTC
Views: 135
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