CVE-2026-0065 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's background activity controller allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- 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-2026-0065?
CVE-2026-0065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In areBackgroundActivityStartsAllowed of BackgroundLaunchProcessController.java, there is a possible unintended way to launch activities in the background due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0065?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0065?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0065 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0065 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-464526458, ASB-A-464526458, GHSA-j4jf-x32c-7fmh.