VDB-371851 · CVE-2026-0019 · EUVD-2026-37554

Google Android 17 Setting Local Privilege Escalation

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7.8	$25k-$100k	2.89

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Google Android 17. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Setting Handler. This manipulation causes Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-0019. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 17. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In SettingsLib, there is a possible way to disable system components due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0019 since 10/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/17/2026).

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 EUVD (EUVD-2026-37554). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.8
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
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
06/17/2026 +245 days Advisory disclosed
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0019 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-371851
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2026 10:53
Updated: 06/17/2026 11:02
Changes: 06/17/2026 10:53 (54), 06/17/2026 11:02 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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