CVE-2026-0020
Permissions Bypass in ParsedPermissionUtils.java Enables Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-639 | The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the parsePermissionGroup function of the ParsedPermissionUtils.java file. It allows an attacker to bypass a consent dialog that normally controls permission granting. As a result, permissions can be obtained without the user's consent.
The bypass leads to a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker can gain higher-level permissions on the device without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker to escalate their privileges on your device locally without your knowledge or interaction.
- An attacker could gain unauthorized permissions.
- This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.
- Since no user interaction is needed, the attack could happen silently.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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