In onResult of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible untrusted/misleading UI issue due to a logic error in the code.
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- Exploited
- No known exploitation
- Fix
- Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Who is exposed
- Specific setups only
Do first: Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- Published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- A 0-100 score for how much a CVE matters across the industry: exploitation, exposure, how widely the software is used, severity and whether a fix exists.What do these mean? →
- 14/100 · provisional
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Specific setups only
- Fix
- Fixed in 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
This vulnerability affects the Android operating system's account management component, specifically the AccountManagerService. A logic error can cause misleading user interface behavior, which could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the device.
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In onResult of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible untrusted/misleading UI issue 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.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed version: 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, 17.
Timeline
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now1 day
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
17, 16-qpr2, 16, 15, 14
Evidence 1
- Link
Corrections
None so far.
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Questions about CVE-2026-49923
What does this mean?
The bug is in the onResult method of AccountManagerService.java in Android, where a logic error can show misleading or untrusted UI. It is classed as an elevation of privilege issue, rated High in the bulletin's Framework section.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The source does not list affected version ranges or setup conditions. The bulletin's fixed Android versions are 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2 and 17. To compare, check the Android version under Settings > About phone.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the Android security update for your branch from the fixed versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2 or 17. No workaround is listed in the facts.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cve.now feed data