CVE-2026-0092 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android's Package Manager allows local attackers to bypass the device lock controller and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0092?
CVE-2026-0092 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Package Manager, there is a possible device lock controller bypass 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-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0092?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0092?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0092 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-0092 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0092 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh9m-429c-p39p.