CVE-2026-49887: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In maybeRemoveInvalidInstallerPackageName of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible unauthorized app update due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Android
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-49887 exists in the maybeRemoveInvalidInstallerPackageName function of InstallRepository.kt in Google Android. It allows a permissions bypass that could enable an unauthorized app update, leading to local privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges by bypassing permission checks and performing unauthorized app updates. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-02T14:29:35.576Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa05619acd9273b490f557f
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 18:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:56:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:13 UTC
Views: 52
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