CVE-2026-49887

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In maybeRemoveInvalidInstallerPackageName of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible unauthorized app update due to a permissions bypass. 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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CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:qpr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:17.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Title Unauthorized App Update via Permission Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation in Android
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Title Unauthorized App Update via Permission Bypass Enables Local Privilege Escalation in Android
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Title Unauthorized App Update via Permissions Bypass in Android InstallRepository
Weaknesses CWE-264
CWE-285
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Weaknesses CWE-288
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Unauthorized App Update via Permissions Bypass in Android InstallRepository
Weaknesses CWE-264
CWE-285
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Description In maybeRemoveInvalidInstallerPackageName of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible unauthorized app update due to a permissions bypass. 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Sep 10, 2026, 1:34 PM
Reserved
Jun 2, 2026, 2:29 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 23, 2026, 6:40 PM