CVE-2026-0061
WindowState.java Tapjacking Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-02
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of WindowState.java where an attacker can trick a user into accepting a permission through a tapjacking or overlay attack.
Tapjacking involves overlaying malicious UI elements over legitimate ones to deceive the user into interacting with them unknowingly.
In this case, the attack could lead to a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally on the affected system.
Because no additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, the attacker could gain higher access rights stealthily.
This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.