Description
In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible to update a Device Policy Controller (DPC) into an invalid directory due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
google: android
References1
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
-
6.2
MEDIUM
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 3 · as of 15 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-22CWE-269
Could this be exploited in your environment?
A patch closes the known hole. A penetration test shows what an attacker can still reach — with proof.