CVE-2026-0023

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability0. percentile0.1%

Product

Google Android

PublishedMar 2, 2026

First seenMar 2, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management

How to fix

Vendor advisories

source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
google android	14.0, 15.0, 16.0	—

Check your version

Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.

In the Intelligence 360 plan

Attack Surface Management

See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.