CVE-2026-0036
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StageCoordinator.java Tapjacking Local Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-0036, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description

In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. 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
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-07-12
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-11
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1021 The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the startAnimation method of the StageCoordinator.java file. It is a tapjacking issue caused by a tapjacking or overlay attack.

Tapjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into tapping on something different from what the user perceives, often by overlaying malicious content.

In this case, the vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker could gain higher-level access on the affected device or system.

Since no user interaction is needed for exploitation, the attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability silently.

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