CVE-2026-0048: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In hide of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to trick the user into approving permissions 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 in Android's WindowState.java component enables an attacker to perform a tapjacking or overlay attack that tricks the system into granting permissions improperly. The flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges without needing prior execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.8 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information (high confidentiality impact). Integrity impact is limited, and availability is not affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
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 updates from Google for patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-0048: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In hide of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to trick the user into approving permissions 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 6.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android's WindowState.java component enables an attacker to perform a tapjacking or overlay attack that tricks the system into granting permissions improperly. The flaw allows local attackers to escalate privileges without needing prior execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.8 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information (high confidentiality impact). Integrity impact is limited, and availability is not affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
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 updates from Google for patches addressing this vulnerability. Until a fix is available, limiting local access to trusted users may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:39:41.132Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1f1079e29bf47b50e963c0
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 17:18:49 UTC
Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 17:34:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 21:04:10 UTC
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