CVE-2026-0009: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a logic error that enables tapjacking attacks in multiple locations within the codebase. Tapjacking here allows an attacker to trick the system into performing unintended actions, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are Android 15 and 16. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to local elevation of privilege on affected Android devices, potentially allowing attackers to gain higher privileges than intended. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation. However, exploitation requires local access to the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-0009: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from a logic error that enables tapjacking attacks in multiple locations within the codebase. Tapjacking here allows an attacker to trick the system into performing unintended actions, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing additional execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are Android 15 and 16. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation leads to local elevation of privilege on affected Android devices, potentially allowing attackers to gain higher privileges than intended. This can compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required, increasing the risk of silent exploitation. However, exploitation requires local access to the device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation is currently available, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:38:37.612Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee64fe29bf47b50d3a8f6
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 14:18:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 22:17:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 21:26:47 UTC
Views: 66
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