CVE-2026-0158 Missing authorization in Android

Medium 4.0 Published Updated

A missing permission check in the Android Camera component allows local attackers to access photos without user interaction or additional privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0158?

CVE-2026-0158 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Camera, there is a possible unauthorized way to access photos due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0158?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0158?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-0158 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0158 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-420435325, GHSA-hm6m-fqm4-j6w8, PUB-A-420435325.

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