High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 23, 2026
CVE-2026-49887
CVE-2026-49887
Description
In maybeRemoveInvalidInstallerPackageName of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible unauthorized app update due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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References
1- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
1- Android-x86: 25 Vulnerabilities Disclosed Together, Including Critical RCE FlawsVypr Intelligence · Sep 8, 2026