Android SettingsLib Local Escalation via Missing Permission Check
CVE-2026-0071 Published on June 17, 2026
In SettingsLib, there is a possible missing permission check 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 not needed for exploitation.
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-2026-0071 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0071
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