Skip to main content
VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2026-0047: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0
Compare

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 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: evidence found.

    Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept

  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), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
  • =16-qpr2
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations and users should monitor official Google Android security bulletins and apply patches for Android 16-qpr2 as soon as they are released. Until patches are available, restrict installation of apps to trusted sources such as the Google Play Store and implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to control app permissions and installation. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions on Android devices to detect suspicious privilege escalation attempts. Regularly audit installed applications and remove any that are unnecessary or untrusted. For high-security environments, consider isolating critical Android devices from sensitive networks to limit potential lateral movement. Developers should review and harden permission checks in system services to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Finally, educate users about the risks of installing apps from unknown sources and the importance of timely updates.

Description

In dumpBitmapsProto of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access private information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…