CVE-2026-0091 Privilege escalation in Android
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-438742644, ASB-A-438742644, GHSA-q687-8858-63rc.