CVE-2026-0088

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CertInstaller UI Misleading Dialogue Leading to 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 getCallingAppLabel of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to hide a sensitive security dialogue due to misleading or insufficient UI. 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

2026-07-12

AI Q&A

2026-06-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-11

NVD

CVE-2026-0088

EUVD

EUVD-2026-33800

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-451	The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the getCallingAppLabel method of the CertInstaller.java file. It involves a possible way to hide a sensitive security dialogue due to misleading or insufficient user interface design.

Because of this, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability to escalate their privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is a local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker who already has some access to the system could gain higher privileges.

This could allow the attacker to perform actions or access data that would normally be restricted, potentially compromising system security.

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