CVE-2026-57012 Missing authorization in Android
Attackers can remotely install packages and escalate privileges in Android Setup Wizard due to missing permission checks, requiring no user interaction.
- 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-2026-57012?
CVE-2026-57012 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 the Setup Wizard, there is a possible remote package install due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-57012?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57012?
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-2026-57012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-57012 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-483044524, GHSA-6hg4-jgf3-q6jw, PUB-A-483044524.