CVE-2026-0055
Received Received - Intake
Path Traversal in Android PackageInstallerService

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

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

Description
In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. 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
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-02
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-0055
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33782
Affected Vendors & Products
Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-UNKNOWN
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in the createSessionInternal function of PackageInstallerService.java. It involves a path traversal error that allows an attacker to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory.

Because of this path traversal issue, an attacker can escalate their local privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher privileges on the affected device.

Since no user interaction or additional execution privileges are needed, the attacker could exploit this vulnerability silently and potentially gain unauthorized control over device policies.


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