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CVE-2026-0046: Elevation of privilege in Google Android

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0046cvecve-2026-0046
Published: 06/01/2026 (06/01/2026, 21:14:52 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Google
Product: Android

Description

In InputInterceptor of Letterbox.java, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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 6.2medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
=16=15=14

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 06/02/2026, 17:34:33 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Google Android (versions 14 to 16) is due to a design flaw in InputInterceptor within Letterbox.java, which can be exploited through tapjacking or overlay attacks to trick the system into granting permissions improperly. The exploit enables local privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or prior execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Google as of the published date.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally on affected Android devices (versions 14, 15, and 16) without needing prior execution privileges or user interaction. This could compromise confidentiality by granting higher-level access than intended. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been published by Google, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding patches or mitigations. Until a fix is available, limiting local access to trusted users and avoiding installation of untrusted applications may reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
google_android
Date Reserved
2025-10-15T15:39:38.222Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a1f1079e29bf47b50e963bd

Added to database: 06/02/2026, 17:18:49 UTC

Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 17:34:33 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC

Views: 111

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