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CVE-2026-49887

HIGH 7.8
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

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.

Vendor google
Product android
Ecosystems
Industries
TechnologyMobile
Published Sep 8, 2026
Last Updated Sep 10, 2026
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Affected Versions

Google / Android
17 16-qpr2

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
source.android.com: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01