CVE-2026-49883 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Google Android devices, specifically those using versions 14.0, 16.0, and 17.0, should assess exposure and prioritize patching. This includes reviewing device configurations, monitoring system logs for potential information disclosure, and verifying patches for affected versions. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity,

Why it matters

CVE-2026-49883 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android that allows local information disclosure. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected versions.

• Local information disclosure possible without additional execution privileges
• Sensitive device state data can be monitored

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the checkReadPermission function of PermissionsManager.java, allowing local information disclosure without additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The issue affects Android versions 14.0, 16.0, and 17.0. Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Google Android versions, specifically 14.0, 16.0, and 17.0, as vendor advisories indicate. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its critical CVSS score of 10 and affected Android versions.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and applying patches for affected Google Android versions, specifically 14.0, 16.0, and 17.0, as vendor advisories indicate.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify and apply patches for affected Google Android versions
• Review device configurations for vulnerable Android versions
• Monitor system logs for potential information disclosure
• 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
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its critical CVSS score of 10 and affected Android versions. However, specific version remediation details are not provided.

Sources and 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.