Description
In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it 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.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-16-qpr2
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0001
EPSS Percentile
2.4%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
google/android
16.0
Published
Dec 08, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026