Improper access control in Collection prior to version 1.0.1.14 in Android 15 and 2.0.02.7 in Android 16 allows local attackers to access sensitive… (CVE-2026-21105)
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 1.0.1.14 : update affected systems when convenient.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:11 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.0.1.14
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWhat to do
AI-suggested
The vulnerability is fixed in Android 15 version 1.0.1.14 and Android 16 version 2.0.02.7. Users and administrators should update to these or later versions to remediate the issue. No other mitigation guidance is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in the Collection component of Android 15 and Android 16 prior to specific versions. This flaw allows local attackers to access sensitive information without proper authorization. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Impact
Local attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on affected Android devices. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but integrity and availability are not impacted. This could lead to privacy violations or information disclosure.
Summary
CVE-2026-21105 describes an improper access control vulnerability in the Collection component affecting Android 15 versions prior to 1.0.1.14 and Android 16 versions prior to 2.0.02.7. This vulnerability permits local attackers with limited privileges to access sensitive information due to insufficient access restrictions. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity and low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Weaknesses
- CWE-284Improper Access Control (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #19OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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