CVE-2026-0087
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Domain Verification Service Link Hijacking Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In approvalLevelForDomainInternal of DomainVerificationService.java, there is a possible way to hijack an arbitrary app link 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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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-06-22
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-21
NVD
CVE-2026-0087
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33799
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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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the approvalLevelForDomainInternal method of the DomainVerificationService.java file. Due to a logic error in the code, it is possible to hijack an arbitrary app link.

The flaw allows an attacker to escalate privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

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

Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are required, exploitation could be stealthy and potentially allow unauthorized actions through hijacked app links.

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