CVE-2026-0012 Information disclosure in Android

Medium 6.2 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's notification handling allows local attackers to leak contact names without user interaction or elevated privileges.

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-2026-0012?

CVE-2026-0012 is a medium-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 setHideSensitive of ExpandableNotificationRow.java, there is a possible contact name leak due due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-693, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0012?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0012?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0012 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0012 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-392614656, ASB-A-392614656, GHSA-6cq5-q29c-9g34.

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