Google Android 16/16-qpr2 CredentialManagerService.java updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android 16/16-qpr2. This issue affects the function updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved of the file CredentialManagerService.java. Performing a manipulation results in permission. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0016. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 16/16-qpr2. This affects the function updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved of the file CredentialManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-275. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In updateProvidersWhenServiceRemoved of CredentialManagerService.java, there is a possible way to override settings across users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0016 since 10/15/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1222 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1772). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Android

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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ADP CISA Base Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2025 CVE reserved
06/02/2026 +230 days Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0016 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0016
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367833
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1772 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2026 08:21
Updated: 06/03/2026 04:58
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:21 (65), 06/03/2026 04:58 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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