CVE-2026-0093
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Misleading UI Obfuscation Leads to Local Privilege Escalation

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 misleading UI due to obfuscation. 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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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-451 The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves misleading user interfaces caused by obfuscation in multiple locations. It can result in a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with local access could escalate their privileges on the affected system without needing to execute additional code or require user interaction. This could allow unauthorized access to higher-level functions or data.

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