Google Android up to 17 LocaleManagerService.java getXmlFileNameForUser path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. Affected by this issue is the function getXmlFileNameForUser of the file LocaleManagerService.java. This manipulation causes path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-49935. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2/17. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getXmlFileNameForUser of the file LocaleManagerService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In getXmlFileNameForUser of LocaleManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confusable path traversal. This could lead to local information disclosure 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-2026-49935 since 06/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/02/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +153 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: google_android
CVE: CVE-2026-49935 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-49935
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-429991
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 21:11
Changes: 11/02/2026 21:11 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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