CVE-2026-0026 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0026?

CVE-2026-0026 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2026-0026?

CVE-2026-0026 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0026?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.