CVE-2026-0007 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass permission prompts via tapjacking in Android, leading to local privilege escalation without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-0007?
CVE-2026-0007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In writeToParcel of WindowInfo.cpp, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0007 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-0007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0007 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9f6-c28r-cfr2.