CVE-2026-0087: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In approvalLevelForDomainInternal of DomainVerificationService.java, there is a possible way to hijack an arbitrary app link due to a logic error in the code. 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 involves a logic error in the approvalLevelForDomainInternal method within DomainVerificationService.java on affected Android versions. The flaw permits an attacker to hijack arbitrary app links, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Google as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data. Since no user interaction is required, the attack surface includes local applications or processes that can trigger the vulnerable code path.
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 and apply patches promptly once available. No vendor advisory or temporary workaround has been provided at this time.
CVE-2026-0087: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In approvalLevelForDomainInternal of DomainVerificationService.java, there is a possible way to hijack an arbitrary app link due to a logic error in the code. 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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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a logic error in the approvalLevelForDomainInternal method within DomainVerificationService.java on affected Android versions. The flaw permits an attacker to hijack arbitrary app links, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing extra execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Google as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected Android device, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. This could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data. Since no user interaction is required, the attack surface includes local applications or processes that can trigger the vulnerable code path.
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 and apply patches promptly once available. No vendor advisory or temporary workaround has been provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:44.499Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee653e29bf47b50d3a9db
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 2:33:58 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 4:37:52 AM
Views: 8
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