CVE-2026-0061: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple functions of WindowState.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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android's WindowState.java allows an attacker to perform a tapjacking or overlay attack that can trick the system into granting permissions, leading to local privilege escalation. The attack does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. The impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:L/I:L/A:L). No remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No specific mitigations are provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2026-0061: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple functions of WindowState.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 5.9medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android's WindowState.java allows an attacker to perform a tapjacking or overlay attack that can trick the system into granting permissions, leading to local privilege escalation. The attack does not require user interaction or additional execution privileges. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, indicating medium severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. The impact includes limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:L/I:L/A:L). No remote exploitation or user interaction is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should monitor for updates from Google regarding this vulnerability. No specific mitigations are provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:40:39.686Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee653e29bf47b50d3a9cc
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 2:34:55 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 4:25:13 AM
Views: 5
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