CVE-2025-26418
Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis
CarDevicePolicyService Missing Permission Check Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In setUserDisclaimerAcknowledged of CarDevicePolicyService.java, there is a possible way to bypass the user dialog when adding an account to a managed device due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-06-22
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2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
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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 setUserDisclaimerAcknowledged method of the CarDevicePolicyService.java component. It allows an attacker to bypass the user dialog that normally appears when adding an account to a managed device. The root cause is a missing permission check, which means the system does not properly verify if the action is authorized.

Because of this flaw, an attacker can escalate their privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege on a managed device. An attacker could add accounts or perform actions that normally require user consent or higher privileges without triggering the expected user dialog or permission checks.

Since no user interaction or additional execution privileges are needed, it increases the risk of unauthorized access or control over device management features.

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