CVE-2026-57012

Remote Package Install in Android Setup Wizard Without Permission Check Leading to Privilege Escalation

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Published Sep 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.4 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In the Setup Wizard, there is a possible remote package install due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

A missing permission check in the Android Setup Wizard allows an attacker to remotely install software packages. This flaw provides a direct path to elevate privileges without any user interaction or additional execution rights. The flaw has a CVSS score of 8.4, indicating a high severity. The impact is an immediate increase in attacker privileges on the device, potentially granting full control of the system.

Affected Systems

Google Android, specifically the Setup Wizard component. No version information is available in the current advisory, so any device running the affected Android release is at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction, indicating a significant impact if exploited. However, the EPSS score of < 1% indicates a very low probability of exploitation, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nonetheless, due to the severity of remote privilege escalation, devices should be updated promptly to prevent potential compromise.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the device to the latest Android security patch that addresses the missing permission check.
  • If an update is not immediately available, disable automatic package installations in device settings to block unauthorized installs.
  • Monitor device logs for unexpected package installation events and investigate any anomalies.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 13:59 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Package Install in Android Setup Wizard Without Permission Check Leading to Privilege Escalation
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Permission Check Enabling Remote Package Install in Android Setup Wizard
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-732
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

 cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-693
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Missing Permission Check Enabling Remote Package Install in Android Setup Wizard
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-732
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In the Setup Wizard, there is a possible remote package install due to a missing permission check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Earlier changes (3)
Weaknesses
  • CWE-693

    Protection Mechanism Failure

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Google_Devices
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2026, 4:26 PM

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Updated
Sep 16, 2026, 1:16 PM

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Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 15, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Sep 18, 2026, 7:47 PM

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Updated
Sep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

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