CVE-2026-0047 Missing authorization in Android

High 8.4 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as A-465136263, ASB-A-465136263, GHSA-x394-245g-p4p8.

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