CVE-2026-0071 Missing authorization in Android

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android SettingsLib allows local attackers to escalate privileges without user interaction or additional execution rights.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-0071?

CVE-2026-0071 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In SettingsLib, there is a possible missing permission check due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0071 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-0071 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0071 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c362-36f9-v669.

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