CVE-2026-0187 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's image authentication service allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate their privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0187?
CVE-2026-0187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In gsa_sw_pk_hash_compare of image-auth-srv.c, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0187?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0187 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0187 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-510947703, GHSA-v5qf-m4wj-hmcg, PUB-A-510947703.