CVE-2026-0078 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges via improper input validation in Android's DevicePolicyManagerService 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-2026-0078?
CVE-2026-0078 is a high-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 setGlobalProxy of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible desync in persistence due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0078?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-0078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-445418705, ASB-A-445418705, GHSA-m46h-7gfx-97wc.