CVE-2026-0021 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy flaw in Android allows local attackers to bypass cross-user permissions and 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-2026-0021?
CVE-2026-0021 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 hasInteractAcrossUsersFullPermission of AppInfoBase.java, there is a possible cross-user permission bypass 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-2026-0021?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0021?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0021 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0021 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-430047417, ASB-A-430047417, GHSA-q689-c7qh-hgv3.