CVE-2026-0008 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android's FaceEnroll component allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0008?
CVE-2026-0008 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of FaceEnroll.kt, there is a possible privilege escalation 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.
Weakness: CWE-441
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0008?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-433252423, ASB-A-433252423, GHSA-w34f-vm33-hpxx.