CVE-2026-0091 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges and execute code in the Android launcher process due to an over-privileged shell user.

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-2026-0091?

CVE-2026-0091 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 multiple locations, there is a possible way to execute code in the launcher process due to an over-privileged shell user. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0091?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-0091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-438742644, ASB-A-438742644, GHSA-q687-8858-63rc.

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