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CVE-2026-0007: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
  • =16
  • =15
  • =14
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately inventory devices running Android versions 14, 15, and 16 to assess exposure. Although no official patches are currently available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google and apply them promptly once released. In the interim, reducing the attack surface by disabling or restricting apps that can create overlays or draw over other apps can mitigate exploitation risk. Employing strict app permission policies and using mobile threat defense solutions that detect suspicious overlay behavior can help. Enforcing device encryption and strong authentication mechanisms limits the damage from privilege escalation. For enterprise environments, implementing network segmentation and limiting device access to sensitive resources reduces potential lateral movement. Security teams should also educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications that may exploit overlay capabilities. Regular security audits and monitoring for unusual privilege escalations or system behavior are recommended.

Description

CVE-2026-0007 is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Google Android versions 14, 15, and 16. It arises from a flaw in the writeToParcel function of WindowInfo.cpp, enabling an attacker to perform a tapjacking or overlay attack to trick the system into granting permissions improperly. Exploitation does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction, making it particularly dangerous. The vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges, potentially gaining full control over affected devices. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability significantly. Organizations using affected Android versions should prioritize patching once available and implement mitigations to reduce attack surface. The threat is especially relevant in countries with high Android market share and significant mobile device usage. Due to its ease of exploitation and impact, this vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8.

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