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CVE-2026-0019 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-0019 is a HIGH-severity vulnerability in Google's SettingsLib, enabling local escalation of privilege with a CVSS score of 7.8. The issue arises from a logic error in the code, allowing attackers to disable system components without additional execution privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability was published on June 17, 2026, and last modified on June 18, 2026. Affected products include Google Android 17.0. Users should apply patches from the vendor advisory to mitigate this risk.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android 17
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Android users, administrators, and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability, as it can lead to local escalation of privilege. Google Android 17.0 users are particularly affected and should apply patches immediately.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the SettingsLib component of Google Android. A logic error in the code allows for the disabling of system components, leading to local escalation of privilege. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a HIGH severity. The CWE associated with this vulnerability is CWE-269.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patches from the vendor advisory (see ref-4) to fix the logic error in SettingsLib.
  • Ensure Google Android 17.0 systems are updated with the latest security patches.
  • Monitor systems for unusual activity related to SettingsLib and system component interactions.
  • Implement additional security controls to detect and prevent local privilege escalation attempts.
  • Review and update incident response plans to address potential exploitation of this vulnerability.
  • Conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in SettingsLib and other critical components.
  • Consider implementing enhanced monitoring and logging to detect potential exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the NVD and CVE.org. The CVE record (cve-org) and NVD detail (nvd) provide official information about the vulnerability. The vendor advisory (ref-4) offers mitigation guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0019 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0019

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0019 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0019

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.