CVE-2026-0009

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Tapjacking Vulnerability in Android OS

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking 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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-06-01

Last Modified

2026-06-03

Generated

2026-07-12

AI Q&A

2026-06-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-11

NVD

CVE-2026-0009

EUVD

EUVD-2026-33766

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a tapjacking issue caused by a logic error in multiple locations within the code. Tapjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into tapping on something different from what the user perceives, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

In this case, the vulnerability allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker could escalate their privileges locally on the affected system without needing to execute additional code or require user interaction.

This means an attacker with limited access could gain higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over system functions.

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