CVE-2026-0023

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership 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.

Affected products

Android

Google Android

= 14.0, 15.0, 16.0

CVSS 3.1

7.8 HIGH

EPSS

0.1% (0th percentile)

Weakness

CWE-269

NVD status

Modified

Published

2026-03-02