CVE-2026-0036: Information disclosure in Google Android
In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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 (CVE-2026-0036) in Google Android arises from a tapjacking/overlay attack vector in the startAnimation method of StageCoordinator.java. The flaw enables local escalation of privilege without needing user interaction or additional execution privileges. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation level or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS score. However, there are no known exploits in the wild, and the exact scope of impact depends on local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, limiting local access to trusted users and avoiding installation of untrusted applications may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-0036: Information disclosure in Google Android
Description
In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0036) in Google Android arises from a tapjacking/overlay attack vector in the startAnimation method of StageCoordinator.java. The flaw enables local escalation of privilege without needing user interaction or additional execution privileges. It affects Android versions 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation level or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices, potentially allowing an attacker to gain higher privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS score. However, there are no known exploits in the wild, and the exact scope of impact depends on local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, limiting local access to trusted users and avoiding installation of untrusted applications may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:39:22.082Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee653e29bf47b50d3a9c6
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 2:34:09 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 5:00:47 AM
Views: 7
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