CVE-2026-0098
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Activity Start Restriction Bypass in Android

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
In getCallingPackageName of Shared.java, there is a possible way to bypass activity start restrictions due to a confused deputy. 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
NVD
CVE-2026-0098
EUVD
EUVD-2026-33808

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-441 The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the getCallingPackageName method of Shared.java, where there is a possible way to bypass activity start restrictions due to a confused deputy problem.

A confused deputy vulnerability occurs when a program mistakenly uses its authority on behalf of another, potentially untrusted, program.

In this case, it allows 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 with limited access could gain higher privileges on the affected system.

Since no additional execution privileges or user interaction are needed, exploitation could be stealthy and increase the risk of unauthorized actions or access.

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