What is CVE-2026-0026?

CVE-2026-0026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-03-02.

How severe is CVE-2026-0026?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2026-0026

In removePermission of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to override any system permission due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 14.0, 14

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

security@android.com (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0026?: CVE-2026-0026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-03-02.
How severe is CVE-2026-0026?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.