CVE-2026-0091
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Code Execution in Android Launcher via Over-Privileged Shell

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 way to execute code in the launcher process due to an over-privileged shell user. 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
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
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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 exists in multiple locations where the launcher process can execute code due to an over-privileged shell user.

Because the shell user has more privileges than necessary, it allows code execution that can lead to local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges.

Importantly, exploitation of this vulnerability does not require any user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an attacker or malicious code to escalate privileges locally on the affected system.

Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, an attacker with access to the shell user could execute arbitrary code with higher privileges, potentially compromising system security.

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