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CVE-2026-0068 Google CVE debrief

CVE-2026-0068 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android PackageInstallerService.java. The vulnerability exists due to a desync from persistence in createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, allowing a user to remove a DPC app from a managed device without DO consent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a user can install a malicious app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. The affected product is Google Android devices.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
CRITICAL 10
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

This vulnerability affects Google Android devices. Users of Google Android devices should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect themselves. It is recommended that users keep their devices up to date with the latest security patches and monitor for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, where a desync from persistence allows a user to remove a DPC app from a managed device without DO consent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a user can install a malicious app with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. The affected product is Google Android devices.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the patch provided by Google
  • Ensure that all Google Android devices are up to date with the latest security patches
  • Monitor for suspicious activity on Google Android devices
  • Restrict installation of apps from unknown sources
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:26.093Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:29.233Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the provided source corpus and may not reflect the full scope of the vulnerability. Further verification is recommended to ensure accurate understanding of the vulnerability's impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0068 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0068

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

  • CVE-2026-0068 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0068

    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.