CVE-2026-0013
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Confused Deputy Privilege Escalation in Android DocumentsUI Component

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In setupLayout of PickActivity.java, there is a possible way to start any activity as a DocumentsUI app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-0013
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-441 The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local escalation of privilege on the affected device. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges than intended, potentially allowing them to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive information without needing any extra permissions or user interaction.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the setupLayout method of the PickActivity.java file. It allows an attacker to start any activity as if it were a DocumentsUI app due to a confused deputy problem. This means the application mistakenly grants higher privileges to an activity that it should not, enabling local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

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