Description
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.
Published: 2026-11-02
Score: n/a
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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History

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Local Permission Bypass via Path Traversal in Android LocaleManagerService
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-200
CWE-22

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Description 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.
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Google Android
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T19:53:20.997Z

Reserved: 2026-06-02T14:45:32.237Z

Link: CVE-2026-49935

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-02T20:17:43.483

Modified: 2026-11-03T14:52:42.467

Link: CVE-2026-49935

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Updated: 2026-11-03T00:00:20Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation

  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')