CVE-2025-26418
Description
A missing permission check in CarDevicePolicyService allows local privilege escalation by bypassing user dialogs when adding accounts on managed devices.
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A missing permission check in CarDevicePolicyService allows local privilege escalation by bypassing user dialogs when adding accounts on managed devices.
Vulnerability
In setUserDisclaimerAcknowledged of CarDevicePolicyService.java, a missing permission check allows for bypassing the user dialog when adding an account to a managed device. This vulnerability affects Android versions prior to June 2026. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to a managed device can exploit this vulnerability without user interaction. By triggering the account addition process, the attacker can bypass the intended user dialog due to the missing permission check. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows for local privilege escalation with no additional execution privileges required. This means an attacker can gain elevated privileges on the device without needing to exploit separate code execution vulnerabilities. [1]
Mitigation
This vulnerability was addressed in the June 2026 Android Security Bulletin. Users should ensure their devices are updated to receive the security patch. No specific workaround is mentioned, but updating the device is the recommended mitigation. [1]
AI Insight generated on Jun 1, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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