CVE-2026-0036 Security feature bypass in Android
A tapjacking vulnerability in Android's StageCoordinator allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional execution privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-0036?
CVE-2026-0036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In startAnimation of StageCoordinator.java, there is a possible tapjacking issue 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-2026-0036?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0036?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0036 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0036 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-405392600, ASB-A-405392600, GHSA-3rqv-c78p-x6c8.