CVE-2026-57012 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

In the Setup Wizard, there is a possible remote package install due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2026/2026-09-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-57012?

CVE-2026-57012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In the Setup Wizard, there is a possible remote package install due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. Use...

How severe is CVE-2026-57012?

CVE-2026-57012 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57012?

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