Android PermissionManagerServiceImpl Logic Error Enables Local Priv Escalation
CVE-2026-0026 Published on March 2, 2026

In removePermission of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to override any system permission due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-0026 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?

The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

CVE-2026-0026 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-0026

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Affected Versions

Google Android Version 14 is affected by CVE-2026-0026

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.01%
Percentile
0.28%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.