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CVE-2026-58836

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

In handlePackagePostInstall of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible Enhanced Confirmation Mode (ECM) bypass vulnerability that allows a sideloaded application to modify the package source during a self-update due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vendor google
Product android
Ecosystems
Industries
TechnologyMobile
Published Nov 2, 2026
Last Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Affected Versions

Google / Android
17 16-qpr2 16

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
source.android.com: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-11-01