CVE-2026-0071 Missing authorization in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c362-36f9-v669.