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CVE-2026-0008: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
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:N/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-qpr2
  • =16
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-0008, organizations and users should prioritize updating affected Android devices to the latest security patches once Google releases them. Until patches are available, implement strict access controls to limit local access to devices, including enforcing strong device lock mechanisms and restricting physical access. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor device behavior and detect anomalies indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Disable or restrict installation of untrusted applications to reduce the risk of local exploitation. Security teams should audit device configurations and permissions to minimize the attack surface. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of identifying suspicious local privilege escalation activities. Educate users about the risks of granting unnecessary permissions to apps and the importance of applying updates promptly. Collaboration with device manufacturers and carriers to expedite patch distribution is also critical. Finally, maintain robust incident response plans to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts.

Description

In multiple functions of FaceEnroll.kt, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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