CVE-2026-49887
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CVE-2026-49887 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 16.0 | Qpr2 | |
| Android | 17.0 | — |
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