CVE-2026-0120: Google Android · Remote Code Execution
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
Contested
Critical score, yet low EPSS after six months- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 24% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-0120 effectively, organizations should: 1) Monitor vendor announcements closely and apply official security patches from Google and device manufacturers immediately upon release. 2) Restrict network access to modem interfaces where feasible, using firewalls or network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks. 3) Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, monitor device behavior, and deploy updates promptly. 4) Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) capable of recognizing anomalous modem or kernel-level activity. 5) Educate users and administrators about the risk, emphasizing the importance of timely updates and cautious network usage. 6) For high-risk environments, consider disabling or limiting modem functionality if not essential. 7) Collaborate with security vendors to obtain threat intelligence and indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability. 8) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on mobile device security posture. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, device management, and proactive monitoring tailored to the nature of the vulnerability.
Description
In modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.