CVE-2026-0016 Privilege escalation in Android
A permissions bypass in Android's CredentialManagerService allows local attackers to override settings across users, leading to information disclosure without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0016?
CVE-2026-0016 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved of CredentialManagerService.java, there is a possible way to override settings across users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0016?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-460933604, ASB-A-460933604, GHSA-m6j9-2wqp-chwc.