CVE-2026-0179

What it is

In Bootloader, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-09-15 19:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-09-21 17:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-09-15 19:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-09-21 17:22 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-269 · Improper privilege management

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Android

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.7

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High