What is CVE-2026-0089?

CVE-2026-0089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-01.

How severe is CVE-2026-0089?

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

Privilege escalation in Google Android

CVE-2026-0089

In multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. U…

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

EPSS: 0.000 (0.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 16-qpr2, 16.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege Management

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0089?: CVE-2026-0089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-01.
How severe is CVE-2026-0089?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.