CVE-2026-49887: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Android=16.0-qpr2
Google Android=17.0
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What does an attacker need before attempting exploitation?
The issue is described as a local escalation of privilege and does not require additional execution privileges.
2
Is user interaction required for exploitation?
No. The vulnerability can be exploited without user interaction.