CVE-2026-0198 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android allows local attackers with system privileges to disclose information without user interaction.
- 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-2026-0198?
CVE-2026-0198 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In is_pd_allowed of gem_msg.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0198?
How do I fix CVE-2026-0198?
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-2026-0198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0198 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as A-508717360, GHSA-3c8w-76h9-9835, PUB-A-508717360.