CVE-2026-0023 — Improper Privilege Management in Frameworks Base

CWE-269 — Improper Privilege ManagementCWE-862 — Missing Authorization6 documents5 sources
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
EPSS
0.0%
top 99.94%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
2
Platform Frameworks BaseGoogle Android
Timeline
PublishedMar 2

Description

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9

Affected Packages3 packages

▶Androidplatform/frameworks_base16-qpr2-next:0 — 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01+4
▶CVEListV5google/android4 versions+3
▶NVDgoogle/android14.0, 15.0, 16.0+2

🔴Vulnerability Details

3
CVEList
CVE-2026-0023: In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService↗2026-03-02
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GHSA
GHSA-9cfj-6m9j-h4ww: In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService↗2026-03-02
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OSV
CVE-2026-0023: In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService↗2026-03-01
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🕵️Threat Intelligence

1
Wiz
CVE-2026-0023 Impact, Exploitability, and Mitigation Steps | Wiz↗
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CVE-2026-0023 — Improper Privilege Management | cvebase