CVE-2026-0035: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should monitor official Google Android security bulletins for patches addressing CVE-2026-0035 and apply them promptly once available. Until patches are released, the following mitigations can reduce risk: 1) Restrict installation of apps to trusted sources such as the Google Play Store and enforce strict app vetting policies to prevent malicious apps from reaching devices. 2) Employ mobile threat defense (MTD) solutions that can detect anomalous app behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 3) Use Android Enterprise features to enforce application sandboxing and limit app permissions aggressively, minimizing the potential impact of a compromised app. 4) Implement runtime integrity checks and anomaly detection on devices to identify suspicious file access patterns. 5) Educate users about the risks of sideloading apps and encourage adherence to security best practices. 6) For enterprises, consider isolating sensitive workloads from mobile devices or using virtualized environments to reduce exposure. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling app installation sources, runtime detection, and strict permission management tailored to this vulnerability's exploitation vector.
Description
In createRequest of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app to gain read/write access to non-existing files 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.