CVE-2026-0089 Privilege escalation in Android
A missing permission check in Android's PackageInstallerService allows local attackers to install unverified apps and escalate privileges 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-2026-0089?
CVE-2026-0089 is a high-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 multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0089?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0089?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0089 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0089 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-485397908, ASB-A-485397908, GHSA-qm8c-qr7p-cv43.