CVE-2026-0088
CertInstaller UI Misleading Dialogue Leading to Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | certinstaller | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-UNKNOWN |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.