CVE-2026-0026
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Logic Error in Android PermissionManagerServiceImpl Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

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.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-0026
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google android 14.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the removePermission function of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, where a logic error allows an attacker to override any system permission.

Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, but no additional execution privileges are needed.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker to gain higher system permissions than intended.

This could enable unauthorized actions on the affected system by overriding system permissions.

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