CVE-2026-0096: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. 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 affects the getAppLabel method within ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java. Due to misleading or insufficient user interface elements, an attacker could cause a local escalation of privilege by tricking the system into forgetting a device without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are Android 16 and 16-qpr2. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and the remediation level is not specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges locally without requiring user interaction. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected Android device. There are no known exploits 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 workaround is provided, monitoring vendor communications for updates is recommended. Avoid running untrusted code or apps with limited privileges that could trigger this vulnerability until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-0096: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In getAppLabel of ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java, there is a possible trick the user into forgetting a device due to misleading or insufficient UI. 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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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android affects the getAppLabel method within ForgetDeviceDialogFragment.java. Due to misleading or insufficient user interface elements, an attacker could cause a local escalation of privilege by tricking the system into forgetting a device without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are Android 16 and 16-qpr2. There is no vendor advisory or patch link provided, and the remediation level is not specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges locally without requiring user interaction. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected Android device. There are no known exploits 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 workaround is provided, monitoring vendor communications for updates is recommended. Avoid running untrusted code or apps with limited privileges that could trigger this vulnerability until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-15T15:42:57.649Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1e134de29bf47b5055d5d8
Added to database: 6/1/2026, 11:18:37 PM
Last enriched: 6/1/2026, 11:33:57 PM
Last updated: 6/2/2026, 6:26:19 AM
Views: 6
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