CVE-2026-0047 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android's ActivityManagerService allows local apps to access private information 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-2026-0047?
CVE-2026-0047 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 dumpBitmapsProto of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access private information due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-280
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0047?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0047?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-0047 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0047 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-465136263, ASB-A-465136263, GHSA-x394-245g-p4p8.