CVE-2026-0016
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Credential Manager Service Permission Bypass in Android

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-02

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

Description
In updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved of CredentialManagerService.java, there is a possible way to override settings across users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-02
Generated
2026-06-22
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-21
NVD
CVE-2026-0016
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33767
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Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved function of CredentialManagerService.java. It allows an attacker to bypass permissions and override settings across different users on the device.

Exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure, meaning sensitive information stored locally on the device could be exposed to unauthorized users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a permissions bypass that could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Such local information disclosure could potentially impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which mandate the protection of sensitive user information.

However, specific effects on compliance or regulatory impact are not detailed in the provided information.

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