CVE-2026-0061 Security feature bypass in Android

Medium 5.9 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass permission prompts via tapjacking to escalate privileges locally on Android devices.

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-2026-0061?

CVE-2026-0061 is a medium-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 multiple functions of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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-2026-0061?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0061?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0061 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0061 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-452010556, ASB-A-452010556, GHSA-wf5q-537c-cmrj.

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